National Planning Holdings, Inc.® Announces Quarterly Revenue and Sales

Network Posts Sales & Revenue Gains Versus Q4 2011; Increases Rep Count

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- During the first three months of 2012, the National Planning Holdings, Inc. (NPH^®) broker-dealer network achieved quarterly revenue of nearly $197 million on quarterly gross product sales of more than $4.2 billion. NPH also continued to grow its representative count during the first quarter of 2012, demonstrating the strength of the network’s recruiting, and the established presence of NPH in the financial adviser marketplace.

With the addition of 89 affiliated financial professionals, NPH now has 3,652 reps within the network – a 2.5% increase from the first quarter of 2011. NPH surpassed 3,600 affiliated representatives for the first time in company history during the first half of 2011, and has held steady for the past three quarters.

NPH First Quarter 2012 Results: Year-Over-Year Comparison
	Q1 2012		Q1 2011		% Change
Sales	$4,214,648,807		$4,283,078,178		(1.6)%
Revenue	$196,992,433		$198,771,447		(0.9)%
# of Reps	3,652		3,563		2.5%

“NPH remains positioned for long-term growth, thanks to a sound business model and steadfast commitment to the independent broker-dealer space, as well as our strong relationships within the financial institution channel,” said Jim Livingston, president and CEO of National Planning Holdings, Inc. “Advisers see our network as a trusted and valuable ally, and rely on our product due diligence to help them meet their clients’ needs amid a volatile market environment.”

NPH reported significant gains on a quarter-over-quarter basis. First quarter 2012 sales and revenue saw 15.7% and 8% gains, respectively, from the fourth quarter of 2011. The network also added 16 reps since the end of last year.

“NPH’s ongoing enhancements to our technology efficiencies and practice management programs serve as key examples of how we assist our rep base to become better business owners,” said Livingston. “We understand that financial advisers have many diverse responsibilities, and we strive to develop tools and resources to help them maximize productivity and efficiency.”

The NPH network consists of INVEST Financial Corporation^® (INVEST), Investment Centers of America, Inc. (ICA), National Planning Corporation^® (NPC^®), and SII Investments, Inc.^® (SII). 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.

The broker-dealer network has implemented several enhancements to its service offerings in recent months – INVEST has signed contracts to provide brokerage and investment services for more than 10 new financial institutions, and has also expanded its practice management platform. Recently, NPC^® rebranded its practice management platform as the Pursuit program, offering customizable marketing materials, compliance support and expert guidance. NPC also expanded its recruiting staff with the addition of two new business development vice presidents.

Meanwhile, in the first quarter of 2012, SII alone added 12 representatives, and is working to enhance its practice management capabilities, as well as improve client-facing educational tools on retirement income. Furthermore, in late 2011, ICA announced that it will serve as the Preferred Service Provider (PSP) for retail brokerage services for The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).

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 3,652 registered representatives, as of 3/31/12. 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.

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Source: National Planning Holdings, Inc.