Lincoln Financial Names John Morriss Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

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RADNOR, Pa., September 29, 2025 (BUSINESS WATCH GLOBAL) — Financial services company Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) has appointed John Morriss as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, effective October 13, 2025. Morriss will oversee Lincoln’s general account, funds management, and private markets investment strategies, representing more than $300 billion in assets under management. He will report to Ellen Cooper, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and will serve on the company’s Senior Management Committee.

Morriss joins Lincoln Financial from Fortitude Re, where he served as Senior Vice President, Head of Public and Private Fixed Income, managing insurance-focused investment portfolios. He also previously held a senior leadership role within Lincoln’s investment organization.

Morriss brings more than 30 years of investment experience, including expertise in portfolio management, asset allocation, and multiple asset classes. His prior experience includes four years at Lincoln as Senior Vice President of Fixed Income Investments, 18 years at TIAA in leadership roles across structured finance, international and high-yield credit, and portfolio management, and earlier experience as a currency trader at Chase Manhattan Bank.

“John’s expertise and leadership make him an outstanding choice to lead our investments organization as we advance our strategy and build for the future. His proven track record and strategic insight align with Lincoln’s go-forward objectives, and he will play an important role in supporting our continued growth and execution,” said Cooper.

“I’m honored to return to Lincoln as Chief Investment Officer. This is an exciting time for the company, and I look forward to leading the investments organization in advancing Lincoln’s strategy, supporting growth and delivering strong results for clients, policyholders and shareholders,” said Morriss.

Morriss holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the College of the Holy Cross and an MBA in Finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Lincoln Financial is a financial services company that assists individuals and businesses with planning for their financial futures. As of December 31, 2024, the company served approximately 17 million customers across four core businesses: annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. As of June 30, 2025, Lincoln reported $331 billion in end-of-period account balances, net of reinsurance. The company is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, and trades under the symbol NYSE: LNC.

For more information, visit www.lincolnfinancial.com.

Source: Lincoln Financial