Brian Kroll serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Retail Life and Annuity Solutions at Lincoln National Corporation, a leading provider of insurance and retirement solutions. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Kroll joined Lincoln Financial in 2011 as Vice President of Product Management for Annuities. Prior to that, he held progressive leadership roles at Prudential Financial, where he spearheaded annuity product development and distribution strategies, contributing to significant market share growth in fixed and variable annuities. Under Kroll's leadership, Lincoln Financial's Retail Life and Annuity Solutions division has achieved remarkable milestones, including the launch of innovative indexed universal life products and high-performing fixed indexed annuities that have captured substantial assets under management. His strategic vision has driven double-digit sales growth year-over-year, earning industry accolades such as LIMRA's Annuity Leadership Award for his team. Kroll's expertise in navigating regulatory changes and leveraging technology for enhanced customer experiences has positioned Lincoln as a top-tier competitor in the retirement income space. In his current role, Kroll oversees a comprehensive portfolio encompassing life insurance, annuities, and linked benefits products, managing a team focused on product innovation, sales distribution through independent channels, and client-centric solutions. His commitment to sustainable growth and advisor partnerships continues to propel Lincoln Financial's retail segment forward, solidifying its reputation for delivering reliable protection and retirement security to millions of Americans.