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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lincoln Financial Advisors, part of the retail distribution division of Lincoln Financial Group, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide its members access to services provided by the nationwide network of Lincoln advisors.

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Under the agreement, the more than 61,000 osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) represented by the American Osteopathic Association members have exclusive access to Lincoln Financial Advisors financial planners as well as the comprehensive, fee-based services they offer, including retirement income security planning, business continuation planning and wealth preservation.

"As business owners and professionals, doctors of osteopathic medicine face complex financial decisions daily. Having support from the right financial advisor can make a tremendous difference," said Jeffrey Concepcion, Senior Vice President of Market Access. "We're pleased and excited to be able to deliver our continued commitment to financial planning excellence to the association's membership."

The AOA is a member association representing more than 61,000 osteopathic physicians. The AOA serves as the primary certifying body for D.O.s, and is the accrediting agency for all osteopathic medical colleges and health care facilities.

"The AOA is pleased to provide its members with access to the variety of services offered by Lincoln Financial," said John B. Crosby, J.D., AOA executive director. "With more than a century of experience in financial advising, Lincoln Financial is more than capable of meeting the specialized needs of osteopathic physicians to ensure their practices can meet the needs of their patients."

The AOA's mission is to advance the philosophy and practice of osteopathic m
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