CRD #21570 · FINRA BrokerCheck + SEC IAPD

Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc

According to FINRA BrokerCheck disclosure totals used on PlainAdvisorCheck graded firms, Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc ranks #2,342 of 20,055 by disclosure count (most disclosures first). Among firms registered in CT, it ranks #17 of 111 on the same disclosure sort used on the state browse page. Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc carries 3 BrokerCheck disclosures across 24 branch offices - light load for a mid-sized firm, earning a Grade C.

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Grade C
Safety grade
24
branch offices
3
disclosures
#2,342 of 20,055
disclosure rank · graded

FINRA BrokerCheck disclosure docket

CRD record 21570 Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc

Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc · Grade C · 3 disc · 0.13/office · Mid-sized firm

  • CRD 21570
  • GRADE C
  • DISC 3
  • REG 2
  • ARB 0
  • CIV 1
  • BRANCH 24
  • PER-OFF 0.13
  • RANK #2,342 of 20,055
  • BOOK Mid-sized firm

Intensity peers

Nearest same-size peer: Chelsea Financial Services (0.13 disc/office)

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Disclosures per office among mid-sized firm peers (lower is cleaner)

Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc ranks #2,342 of 20,055 by disclosure count among graded broker-dealers; light load at 0.13 disclosures per office. Verify on FINRA BrokerCheck →

PlainAdvisorCheck rating 3/5 - an editorial, size-normalized signal, not a regulatory determination. Always verify the underlying record on FINRA BrokerCheck before engaging an advisor.

Data updated July 2026

Branch offices

24 offices

FINRA: Large firm

Total disclosures

3 events

On FINRA BrokerCheck

Regulatory events

2 actions

67% of all disclosures

Disclosures per office

0.13 per office

3 ÷ 24 offices

Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc vs. every disclosing firm

Disclosures per branch office, the size-normalized signal behind the grade (lower is cleaner)

0 Among the cleanest for its size a cleaner per-office record than 83% of 1,251 disclosing firms

0–0: 314 disclosing firms (25%). This entry sits in this band. 0–1: 159 disclosing firms (13%). Above this entry. 1–1: 301 disclosing firms (24%). Above this entry. 1–1: 40 disclosing firms (3%). Above this entry. 1–1: 140 disclosing firms (11%). Above this entry. 1–2: 32 disclosing firms (3%). Above this entry. 2–2: 65 disclosing firms (5%). Above this entry. 2–2: 9 disclosing firms (1%). Above this entry. 2–2: 72 disclosing firms (6%). Above this entry. 2–3: 14 disclosing firms (1%). Above this entry. 3–3: 24 disclosing firms (2%). Above this entry. 3–3: 6 disclosing firms (0%). Above this entry. 3–3: 32 disclosing firms (3%). Above this entry. 3–4: 5 disclosing firms (0%). Above this entry. 4–4: 10 disclosing firms (1%). Above this entry. 4–4: 3 disclosing firms (0%). Above this entry. 4–4: 9 disclosing firms (1%). Above this entry. 4–5: 3 disclosing firms (0%). Above this entry. 5–5: 11 disclosing firms (1%). Above this entry. 5–5: 2 disclosing firms (0%). Above this entry. This firm 0 5 every disclosing firm, by disclosures per office, bucketed by value

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Source FINRA BrokerCheck · SEC IAPD · 2026

Disclosure Breakdown

Disclosure Type Count
Regulatory Events 2
Arbitrations 0
Civil Events 1
Total 3

Counts for Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc reflect events reported on FINRA BrokerCheck as of July 2026. Disclosures are reported events, not proven violations.

Disclosure category share

Regulatory 2 Arbitration 0 Civil 1

Firm Details

Firm Size
Large
Scope
ACTIVE
Location
Shelton, CT
CRD Number
21570

Lower disclosures per office

Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc in the heavier-disclosure third

Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc carries 3 BrokerCheck disclosures across 24 branch offices - a heavier-third raw book among graded firms (#2,342 of 20,055). Regulator-initiated events are 67% of the book (2 regulatory / 0 arbitration / 1 civil).

Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc runs 0.13 disclosures per branch office (cleaner than 83% of disclosing multi-office firms). Verify on FINRA BrokerCheck ↗ · how disclosures are interpreted.

Educational summary of Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc's disclosure book - not financial advice. Disclosures are reported events, not proven violations; consult a licensed advisor before decisions.

Connecticut cohort · 0.85× state average

Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc tracks near the Connecticut disclosure average

Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc reports 3 BrokerCheck disclosures, about 0.85× the Connecticut average of 3.5 across 111 graded firms.

In Connecticut, 76 firms carry Grade A and 2 carry Grade F on the same size-normalized scale.

Average uses graded firms with a principal-office state on file, not a full 50-state census. Open the Connecticut state book →

Source: FINRA BrokerCheck & SEC IAPD Public Disclosure Data

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc sit among graded broker-dealers by disclosure count?
According to FINRA BrokerCheck disclosure totals used on PlainAdvisorCheck graded firms, Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc ranks #2,342 of 20,055 by disclosure count (most disclosures first). Among firms registered in CT, it ranks #17 of 111 on the same disclosure sort used on the state browse page. Ordinals match the disclosure-first sort documented on our methodology corpus-placement section. A high disclosure rank is not automatically a finding of wrongdoing; larger firms accumulate more reported events. Always review the underlying FINRA BrokerCheck detail before engaging.
What does a grade of C mean for Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc?
A grade of C reflects Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc's disclosure intensity, its weighted disclosure load per branch office, ranked against other firms of a similar size (mid-sized firm). It carries 3 total disclosures across 24 branch offices. Review the specific disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck before engaging.
How many FINRA disclosures does Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc have?
Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc has 3 total FINRA disclosures, including 2 regulatory events, 1 civil event. Disclosures reflect reported events on FINRA BrokerCheck and do not necessarily indicate proven violations.
How big is Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc?
Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc operates 24 branch offices and is classified by FINRA as a large firm, registered in CT (Mid-sized firm). FINRA BrokerCheck publishes branch-office counts but not a firmwide registered-representative headcount, so PlainAdvisorCheck measures firm size by branch footprint.
Where can I verify Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc's disciplinary record?
You can verify Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc's full disciplinary history on FINRA BrokerCheck at brokercheck.finra.org using CRD number 21570. BrokerCheck provides detailed information about individual registered representatives, complaints, and regulatory actions.
What is a FINRA disclosure?
A FINRA disclosure is a reported event on a broker-dealer's record, including regulatory actions, customer complaints, arbitration proceedings, and civil court events. Disclosures are part of the public record maintained by FINRA and do not necessarily indicate wrongdoing or proven violations.
Should I avoid Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc because of its disclosures?
Not necessarily. Larger firms accumulate more disclosures simply because they operate more offices, so PlainAdvisorCheck grades each firm against same-size peers rather than on raw counts. Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc carries 3 disclosures across 24 branch offices (about 0.13 per office). Review the nature of individual disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck before making a decision.

Nationwide peers by disclosures or branches

Two PlainAdvisorCheck-derived peer sets for Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not state containment (the same-size intensity list below stays size-tier local).

Read with this firm

  • Chelsea Financial Services (NY) - 0.13 disclosures/office, nearest mid-sized firm peer to Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc's 0.13
  • Mutual Securities, Inc. (CA) - 0.13 disclosures/office, nearest mid-sized firm peer to Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc's 0.13
  • Capital Investment Group, Inc. (NC) - 0.12 disclosures/office, nearest mid-sized firm peer to Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc's 0.13
  • Firms in CT - state roster that includes Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc's registration home.
  • How to Vet a Financial Advisor - Due diligence checklist when reviewing a Grade C firm like Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc.
  • Reading BrokerCheck Reports - How Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc's 0.13 disclosures-per-office figure is derived.
  • Most Disclosures - Raw disclosure-volume leaders for context next to Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc.
  • Compare firms - put Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc next to peers on grade and footprint.

Read our methodology - heavier-disclosure firms: how raw counts and per-office intensity are graded.

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