A Proud History

Prudential Annuities has deep roots in U.S. financial markets. Based in Connecticut, Prudential Annuities serves the long-term financial needs of individuals who work with registered Financial Professionals.

Visit the Investor Relations section of Prudential.com or read History of the Rock  (1028 K) to learn more.


Prudential Annuities/American Skandia Timeline Highlights

2007: American Skandia becomes Prudential Annuities.

2003: Prudential Financial purchases American Skandia. 

2002: American Skandia re-launches its Web site and new company look. The Web site is quickly recognized by DALBAR for its ease of use by Financial Professionals.

2001: American Skandia opens second U.S. site in Denver.

2001: The American College Savings Program launches and offers a tax-advantaged and flexible way to save for college.

2000: American Skandia Advisor Funds tops $1 billion in assets under management.

1997: American Skandia Advisor Funds (ASAF) launches and quickly becomes one of the fastest growing mutual funds.

1996: American Skandia launches the first annuity to offer investors a bonus with XTra Credit.

1995: American Skandia debuts the first multimedia sales support software in the industry, the ASSESS CD-ROM.

1987: American Skandia, a new type of financial services company, is established by Skandia Insurance Company, Ltd. American Skandia’s first revolutionary idea is to introduce the concept of working with external money managers to remain completely unbiased.

Investors should consider the contract and the underlying portfolios’ investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. This and other important information is contained in the prospectuses, which can be obtained on the prospectus page or from your financial professional. You should read the prospectuses carefully before investing.

Annuities are issued by Prudential Annuities Life Assurance Corporation. Securities products are distributed by Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc. Both Prudential Financial companies are located in Shelton, CT. Each is solely responsible for its financial condition and contractual obligations.

Prudential Annuities is a business unit of Prudential Financial.

Wachovia Corporation is the majority owner and Prudential Financial, indirectly through subsidiaries, is a minority owner of Wachovia Securities, LLC.

Prudential, Prudential Financial, the Rock logo, and the Rock Prudential logo are registered service marks of The Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliates.

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