A TRADITION OF STRENGTH

Over a century of working today to help secure tomorrow

For over 100 years, Lincoln Financial Group and its affiliates have been positioned to help secure our clients' futures. That was true back in the early 1900s and it's true today, as we close out the first decade of the 21^st century. Twelve million Americans trust Lincoln Financial to help them build, protect, and distribute their wealth during and after their lifetimes. We thank you for considering Lincoln Financial as you make decisions about your own wealth and future.

Where we stand
These numbers are based on the entire enterprise and are unavailable based on the individual affiliates.

• One of the largest financial services companies in the country, Lincoln National Corporation is #32 by assets on the Fortune 500 list for 2008 (May 2009).
• The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York:
  • #2 provider in life insurance sales, LIMRA December 31, 2008 ¹
  • #5 largest broker-sold variable annuities, VARDS/MARC December 31, 2008 ²
  • #12 ranked total sales for fixed annuities, LIMRA December 31, 2008
• Delaware Investments has over $115 billion in assets under management, as of December 31, 2008.
• Lincoln Financial Group is the eighth largest retirement plan provider by full service plans. ³

View the entire Tradition of Strength story.

¹Based on 2008 annualized premium, which includes planned recurring premium plus 10% of single premium.
²Copyright 2008 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
³PLANSPONSOR magazine, June 2008.

Lincoln Financial Group businesses are subject to financial, market, political and economic risks, as well as risks inherent to its business operations. New York products are issued by Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company of Fort Wayne, IN, issues products in all other states. The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company does not solicit business in the state of New York nor is it authorized to do so. The assets and liabilities of the affiliates are separate from Lincoln Financial Group and would be used to meet obligations. Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates.

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