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Jason Crane

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President, Retirement Plan Services at Lincoln Financial
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Jason is the President of Retirement Plan Services at Lincoln Financial, bringing over 25 years of experience in the retirement and investment markets. He specializes in building and leading elite distribution organizations to drive growth and better client outcomes. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Miami University.

Outside of his executive role, Jason is a proponent of supporting local enterprises, demonstrating this by publicly celebrating small businesses in his community. He values collaboration and actively engages with trusted partners to gain valuable perspectives on industry trends and client needs.

He once used his professional platform to give a social media shout-out to his favorite local taco spot in Highwood, Illinois.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
President, Retirement Plan Services
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Jason shows up

Self-Assured
Persuader
Trusting

They like to keep things under control. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Priorities

Topics Jason cares about

Retirement Security
Leads a business focused on empowering millions of Americans to achieve financial security, carrying forward a mission to help "more savers save more. "
Advisor Partnerships
Considers advisory councils to be critical partners, valuing their perspectives on client needs and collaborating with them on strategic growth initiatives.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
President, Retirement Plan Services
Lincoln Financial
1-2024 - 9-2025
Head of Core Retirement
Ascensus
3-2018 - 1-2024
Head of Retirement Distribution
Ascensus
4-2016 - 11-2017
Executive Director, Business Development
Transamerica
8-2010 - 4-2016
EVP, Managing Director, Retirement Sales
Transamerica
In the press

Media appearances

Lincoln Financial Appoints Jason Crane as SVP, President of Retirement Plan Services. Featured in Lincoln Financial – Press Release
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Crane Joins Lincoln Financial to Lead Retirement Plan Services. Featured in PlanAdviser
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Education
1994 - 1998
Bachelor of Arts
Miami University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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