Prudential Financial into Distribution Agreement with Edward Jones

Prudential Financial, Inc. PRU said today it has reached a distribution agreement with the financial services firm Edward Jones to offer its clients variable annuities and individual life insurance from Prudential companies. A priority for Prudential's Individual Life Insurance business is expanding distribution through third party distributors. Under this agreement, Edward Jones' financial advisors will have access to Prudential's competitive insurance product portfolio including term and permanent insurance products.