N@N

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--The National Planning Holdings, Inc. (NPH) network of independent broker-dealers booked record revenue of nearly $412 million in the first half of 2012, a 7.5-percent increase over the previous six months, and a 1.6-percent increase over the same period in 2011. The four firms in the network also generated more than $8.2 billion in gross product sales for the first six months of the year, up 3 percent over the last six months of 2011.

"NPHas stellar recruiting record and ability to provide easy, seamless transitions for financial advisors sets us apart in the independent broker-dealer space"

The NPH network consists of INVEST Financial Corporation, Investment Centers of America, Inc., National Planning Corporation, and SII Investments, Inc. Each company maintains its own unique culture and niche within the financial planning marketplace, allowing the NPH network to deliver customized, market-specific services to representatives of all profiles.

Jim Livingston, president and CEO of NPH, said the strong half-year results indicate the network offers advisors the support needed to be successful in todayas increasingly volatile economic climate. aWith impending regulatory reform and fiduciary changes, advisors are seeking broker-dealers that can provide them with comprehensive compliance oversight, technology innovation and product due diligence,aa Livingston said. aOur network has a legacy of serving as a trusted and valuable asset to advisors, and we aim to continue to broaden our footprint across the industry.a

NPH achieved revenue of nearly $215 million on gross product sales of more than $4 billion during the second quarter of 2012. Second quarter revenue was up nearly 9 percent over the first quarter of the year. NPH also continued to grow its representative count during the first half of 2012, compared to the prior year period, ending the half with a total of 3,651 reps.

aNPHas stellar recruiting record and ability to provide easy, seamless transitions for financial advisors sets us apart in the independent broker-dealer space,a said Livingston. aIn 2011, we surpassed 3,600 reps for the first time in company history, and weave held solid numbers ever since. This achievement is a testament to NPHas value and our commitment to mutually beneficial relationships with affiliates.a

National Planning Holdings, Inc. is an affiliate of Lansing, Mich.-based Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson). For more information about the four independent broker-dealers in the National Planning Holdings network, please visit:

• [ www.INVESTFinancial.com ] - INVEST Financial Corporation
• [ www.InvestmentCenters.com ] - Investment Centers of America, Inc.
• [ www.NatPlan.com ] - National Planning Corporation
• [ www.SIIOnline.com ] - SII Investments, Inc.

About National Planning Holdings, Inc.

National Planning Holdings, Inc. (NPH) is a broker-dealer holding company and an affiliate of Lansing, Mich.-based Jackson National Life Insurance Company. NPH serves as the holding company for the independent broker-dealers INVEST Financial Corporation, Investment Centers of America, National Planning Corporation, and SII Investments, Inc. Collectively, the NPH broker-dealer network currently has 3,651 registered representatives. NPH and Jackson are wholly owned by Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United Kingdom. Prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America.