James W. Reid is executive vice president of Lincoln Financial and president of Workplace Solutions. In this role, Reid is responsible for the strategy and executive leadership of two of Lincoln Financial's core businesses, Retirement Plan Services and Group Benefits. These businesses offer a variety of products and services to employers and their employees, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, holistic financial wellness offerings, in-plan guaranteed income and stable value solutions, as well as financial protection solutions such as disability, life, dental, accident and critical illness coverages.
Reid has more than 30 years of industry experience with broad and deep leadership experience in worksite-focused businesses across many functions, including product strategy and development, underwriting, distribution, customer service, claims and operations.
Before joining Lincoln, Reid served as the Chief Executive Officer for Versant Health, a managed vision care company that provides care for more than 38 million members, where he was responsible for providing corporate direction and for the overall performance of the company. Prior to joining Versant Health, Reid was the EVP of Global Employee Benefits & Global Relationship Management and served as both the Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Board for MAXIS Global Benefits Network (Co-founded by MetLife and AXA). He was responsible for expanding MetLife's employee benefits business in 39 countries, broadening relationships and fueling growth worldwide through partnerships with multinational corporations and distribution relationships with financial institutions. Reid also held other senior executive positions at MetLife, as well as at Aetna during his 20-year career there.
Reid received his B.S. from The Ohio State University and completed executive programs at Columbia Business School and Harvard Business School.
What is James Waltman Reid's net worth?
The estimated net worth of James Waltman Reid is at least $4.73 million as of February 18th, 2026. Mr. Reid owns 118,567 shares of Lincoln National stock worth more than $4,731,179 as of February 21st. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Reid may own. Additionally, Mr. Reid receives an annual salary of $1,720,000.00 as Executive Vice President President, Workplace Solutions at Lincoln National. Learn More about James Waltman Reid's net worth.
How old is James Waltman Reid?
Mr. Reid is currently 58 years old. There are 6 older executives and no younger executives at Lincoln National. The oldest executive at Lincoln National is Mr. Kenneth Steven Solon, Executive VP, Chief Information Officer and Head of Digital, IT & Enterprise Services, who is 63 years old. Learn More on James Waltman Reid's age.
What is James Waltman Reid's salary?
As the Executive Vice President President, Workplace Solutions of Lincoln National Corporation, Mr. Reid earns $1,720,000.00 per year. There are 2 executives that earn more than Mr. Reid. The highest earning executive at Lincoln National is Ms. Ellen R. Gail Cooper C.F.A., F.S.A., Chairman, President & CEO, who commands a salary of $2,690,000.00 per year. Learn More on James Waltman Reid's salary.
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Has James Waltman Reid been buying or selling shares of Lincoln National?
During the last ninety days, James Waltman Reid has sold $127,520.50 in shares of Lincoln National stock. Most recently, James Waltman Reid sold 3,050 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $41.81, for a transaction totalling $127,520.50. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 118,567 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,957,286.27. Learn More on James Waltman Reid's trading history.
Who are Lincoln National's active insiders?
Lincoln National's insider roster includes Randal Freitag (CFO), Wilford Fuller (Insider), Dennis Glass (CEO), Gary Kelly (Director), John Kennedy (EVP), Brian Kroll (EVP), M. Lachman (Director), James Reid (Executive Vice President President, Workplace Solutions), Leon Roday (EVP), Owen Ryan (Director), Kenneth Solon (EVP), and Sean Woodroffe (EVP). Learn More on Lincoln National's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Lincoln National?
During the last year, Lincoln National insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 2,000 shares worth more than $84,340.00. During the last year, insiders at the financial services provider sold shares 5 times. They sold a total of 65,266 shares worth more than $2,242,746.01. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 18th when EVP James Waltman Reid sold 3,050 shares worth more than $127,520.50. Insiders at Lincoln National own 0.5% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Lincoln National. Information on this page was last updated on 2/18/2026.
