PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Pruco Life Flexible Premium Variable Annuity Account
A Prudential Financial Company
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
PRUDENTIAL FLEXGUARD INCOME
Single Premium Deferred Index-Linked and Variable Annuity (“B SERIES”)
Updating Summary Prospectus
May 1, 2025
You should read this Updating Summary Prospectus carefully, particularly the section titled “Important Information You Should Consider About the Annuity.”
An updated statutory prospectus for the Prudential FlexGuard Income Index-Linked Variable Annuity Contract is currently available online, which contains more information about the Annuity, including its features, benefits, and risks. You can find the statutory prospectus and other information about the contract online at www.prudential.com/regdocs/PLAZ-FlexGuard-INC-STAT. You can also obtain this information at no cost by calling 1-888-PRU-2888 or by sending an email request to service@prudential.com. The Index Strategy crediting options available with this Annuity are described in a separate prospectus, Prudential FlexGuard Income, Single Premium Deferred Index-Linked and Variable Annuity (B Series) (the “Index Strategies Prospectus”) which can be found online at www.prudential.com/regdocs/PLAZ-FlexGuard-B-INC-S3.
This Updating Summary Prospectus incorporates by reference the Prudential FlexGuard Income statutory prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI), both dated May 1, 2025, as amended or supplemented. The SAI may be obtained, free of charge, in the same manner as the prospectus.
Additional information about certain investment products, including variable annuities, has been prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s staff and is available at www.Investor.gov.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this Updating Summary Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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Account Value: The total value of any allocations in any Variable Sub-account(s) we make available and the Index Strategies using the Interim Value for each Index Strategy on any Valuation Day other than the Index Strategy Start Date and Index Strategy End Date. On an Index Strategy Start Date, the Index Strategy Base applicable to that Index Strategy would be used instead of the Interim Value. On an Index Strategy End Date, the Index Strategy Base plus the Index Credit less any withdrawals or Benefit charge applicable to that Index Strategy would be used instead of the Interim Value.
Annuitant/Joint Annuitant: The natural person upon whose life annuity payments made to the Owner are based.
Application Sign Date: The date that you sign your application. For applications transmitted through electronic order entry, the Application Sign Date is the initial submission date prior to a wet signature, and the wet signature would not be used to determine the Application Sign Date. Please speak to your Financial Professional regarding exceptions that may apply.
Buffer: The amount of protected negative Index Return applied to the Account Value allocated to an Index Strategy at the end of an Index Strategy Term. Any negative Index Return in excess of the Buffer reduces the Account Value.
Cap Rate: The Cap Rate limits the amount of Index Credit that may be credited to the Index Strategy Base on any Index Strategy End Date when the Index Return is positive. A different Cap Rate may be declared for different Indices, Buffers, and different Index Strategy Terms. Cap Rates, upon renewal, may be higher or lower than the initial Cap Rate but will never be less than the Guaranteed Minimum Cap Rate. Renewal Cap Rates may differ from the Cap Rates used for new Annuity contracts or for other Annuity contracts issued at different times. The Guaranteed Minimum Cap Rate equals 1.00% for a one-year Index Strategy Term, 5.00% for a three-year Index Strategy Term and 10.00% for a six-year Index Strategy Term.
Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”): This is a sales charge that may be deducted when you make a surrender or take a partial withdrawal from your Annuity. We refer to this as a “contingent” charge because it is imposed only if you surrender or take a withdrawal from your Annuity.
Index (Indices): The underlying Index or exchange traded fund associated with an Index Strategy and used to determine the Index Return in determining the Index Credit. You do not directly participate in an Index.
Index Credit: The percent of Index Return used to calculate the amount you receive on an Index Strategy End Date. The Index Credit can be negative, meaning you can lose principal and prior earnings. This may be expressed as an amount or percentage.
Index Linked Variable Income Benefit: A living benefit rider that is automatically included with the contract at issue and becomes effective on the Index Effective Date. This may also be referred to in the prospectus as the “Benefit.”
Index Return: The percentage change in the Index Value from the Index Strategy Start Date to the Index Strategy End Date, which is used to determine the Index Credit for an Index Strategy. An Index Return is calculated by taking the Index Value on the Index Strategy End Date, minus the Index Value on the Index Strategy Start Date, and then dividing the result by the Index Value on the Index Strategy Start Date.
Index Strategy(ies): Any Index linked Allocation Option we make available in the Annuity for crediting interest based on the underlying Index associated with the Index Strategy, Buffer, and Index Strategy Term. We may offer other Index Strategies from time to time, subject to our rules.
Issue Date: The effective date of your Annuity. We will establish your Issue Date when we receive your complete Purchase Payment and all information that we require for the purchase of a Contract in Good Order.
Owner: The Owner is either an eligible entity or person named as having ownership rights in relation to the Annuity.
Participation Rate: The percentage of any Index increase that will be used in calculating the Index Credit at the end of an Index Strategy Term for applicable Index Strategies. A different Participation Rate may be declared for different Index Strategies, Indices and Buffers. Participation Rates, upon renewal, may be higher or lower than the initial Participation Rate but will never be less than the Guaranteed Minimum Participation Rate. Renewal Participation Rates may differ from the Participation Rates used for new Annuity contracts or for other Annuity contracts issued at different times. The Guaranteed Minimum Participation Rate equals 100% for the Tiered Participation Rate Index Strategy. The Guaranteed Minimum Participation Rate equals 60% for the Step Rate Plus Index Strategy.
Portfolio: An underlying mutual fund, or series thereof, in which a Sub-account of the Separate Account invests. A Portfolio also may be referred to in this prospectus as an Underlying Portfolio.
Purchase Payment: A cash consideration in currency of the United States of America given to us in exchange for the rights, privileges, and benefits of the Annuity.
Separate Accounts: Refers to Pruco Life Insurance Company Flexible Premium Variable Annuity Account and the Index Strategies Separate Account, which hold assets associated with the Annuity issued by Pruco Life. Pruco Life Insurance Company Flexible Premium Variable Annuity Account assets held in support of the Variable Investment Sub-accounts are kept separate from all of our other assets and may not be charged with liabilities arising out of any other business we may conduct, while the assets in the Index Strategies Separate Account are not insulated from the creditors of Pruco Life.
Spread: On the Index Strategy End Date, the Spread reduces the value of positive Index Returns used in the calculation of Index Credits that may be applied to the Enhanced Cap Rate Index Strategy. The Spread percentage may vary by Index, Index Strategy Term, Cap Rate and Buffer. Multiple Spread options (known as Spread A and Spread B) with different Cap Rates may be offered with the same level of Buffer. Spreads, upon renewal, may
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be higher or lower than the initial Spread but will never be greater than the Guaranteed Maximum Spread. Renewal Spreads may differ from the Spreads used for new Annuity contracts or for other Annuity contracts issued at different times. The Guaranteed Maximum Spread equals 3.00% for a one-year Index Strategy Term.
Step Rate: The Step Rate is the declared rate that may be credited to amounts allocated to the applicable Index Strategies for any given Index Strategy Term if the Index Return is between zero (including zero) and the declared Step Rate. A different Step Rate may be declared for different Indices and Buffers. Step Rates, upon renewal, may be higher or lower than the initial Step Rate but will never be less than the Guaranteed Minimum Step Rate. Renewal Step Rates may differ from the Step Rates used for new Annuity contracts or for other Annuity contracts issued at different times. The Guaranteed Minimum Step Rate equals 1.00% for the Step Rate Plus Index Strategy.
Variable Investment Sub-account: A division of the Pruco Life insurance Company Flexible Premium Variable Annuity Account. A Variable Investment Sub-account also may be referred to in this prospectus and the Annuity as a Variable Sub-account or Sub-account.
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UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CONTRACT
Please see below for a summary of changes that have been made to the contract since the date of the last statutory prospectus, May 1, 2024. This may not reflect all of the changes that have occurred since you entered into your Contract and not all changes may be applicable to you.
Addition of New Fee Tables for Annuities with an Application Sign Date on or after July 1, 2024
The following tables describe the fees and expenses that you will pay when buying, owning, and surrendering or making withdrawals from the Annuity. Please refer to your Annuity specifications page for information about the specific fees you will pay each year based on the options you have elected.
The first table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay at the time that you buy the Annuity, surrender or make withdrawals from the Annuity, or transfer Account Value between investment options. State premium taxes may also be deducted. These fees and charges are described in more detail within the statutory prospectus in the “Charges” section.
For Annuities with an Application Sign Date on or after July 1, 2024.
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Transaction Expenses |
Maximum |
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Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases |
None |
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Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage applied against Purchase Payment being withdrawn)1 |
8.00% |
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Transfer Fee |
None |
| 1. | Withdrawal Charges in subsequent years* |
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Age of Purchase Payment Being Withdrawn |
Percentage Applied Against Purchase Payment Being Withdrawn |
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Less than 1 year old |
8.0% |
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1 year old but not yet 2 years old |
8.0% |
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2 years old but not yet 3 years old |
7.0% |
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3 years old but not yet 4 years old |
6.0% |
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4 years old but not yet 5 years old |
5.0% |
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5 years old but not yet 6 years old |
4.0% |
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6 years old or older |
0.0% |
| * The years referenced in the CDSC table above refer to the length of time since a Purchase Payment was made (i.e. the age of the Purchase Payment). CDSCs are applied against the Purchase Payment(s) being withdrawn. The appropriate percentage is multiplied by the Purchase Payment(s) being withdrawn. Purchase Payments are withdrawn on a “first-in, first-out” basis. |
The next table describes the maximum fees and expenses that you will pay each year during the time that you own the Annuity (not including Portfolio fees and expenses). Your current fees and expenses may be less than the maximum.
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Annual Annuity Expenses |
Current |
Maximum |
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Base Contract Expenses |
1.30%1 |
1.30%1 |
| 1. | Mortality and expense risk charge and administration charge. A percentage of the net assets of the Variable Sub-account. For Net Purchase Payments equal to or greater than $1,000,000 the charge will be 1.20%. |
| 2. | Index Linked Variable Income Benefit charge. A percentage of the Account Value. The Benefit is included upon issuance of the Contract. The Benefit may be cancelled after three years. If it is cancelled the Benefit charge will no longer apply. |
The next item shows the maximum total operating expenses charged by the Portfolio that you may pay periodically during the time that you own the Annuity. More information about the Portfolio, including its annual expenses, may be found in Appendix A of this prospectus.
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Annual Portfolio Expenses |
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(expenses that are deducted from Portfolio assets, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other expenses) |
Minimum |
Maximum |
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0.58% |
0.58% |
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Example
This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Annuity with the cost of investing in other variable annuity contracts. These costs include Transaction Expenses, Annual Annuity Expenses, and Annual Portfolio Expenses.
The Example assumes that you invest $100,000 in the annuity contract for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and assumes the most expensive combination of Annual Portfolio Expenses and optional benefits available for an additional charge. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:
For Annuities with an Application Sign Date on or after July 1, 2024.
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Assuming Maximum Fees and Expenses of any of the Portfolios Available |
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1 Year |
3 Years |
5 Years |
10 Years |
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If you surrender your annuity at the end of the applicable time period: |
$11,540 |
$17,736 |
$23,013 |
$36,632 |
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If you annuitize your annuity at the end of the applicable time period: |
$3,416 |
$10,408 |
$17,616 |
$36,632 |
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If you do not surrender your annuity at the end of the applicable time period: |
$3,416 |
$10,408 |
$17,616 |
$36,632 |
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Assuming Minimum Fees and Expenses of any of the Portfolios Available |
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1 Year |
3 Years |
5 Years |
10 Years |
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If you surrender your annuity at the end of the applicable time period: |
$11,540 |
$17,736 |
$23,013 |
$36,632 |
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If you annuitize your annuity at the end of the applicable time period: |
$3,416 |
$10,408 |
$17,616 |
$36,632 |
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If you do not surrender your annuity at the end of the applicable time period: |
$3,416 |
$10,408 |
$17,616 |
$36,632 |
Addition of Enhanced Cap Rate Index Strategy
The Enhanced Cap Rate Index Strategy (only available to Annuities with an Application Sign Date on or after July 1, 2024) provides an Index Credit up to a Cap Rate.
| (1) | If the Index Return is positive and greater than or equal to the Cap Rate plus the Spread, the Index Credit is equal to the Cap Rate. If the Index Return is positive and greater than the Spread, but less than the Cap Rate plus the Spread, the Index Credit is equal to the Index Return minus the Spread. If the Index Return is greater than or equal to zero, and less than or equal to the Spread, the Index Credit is zero. |
| (2) | If the Index Return is negative, but less than or equal to the Buffer, the Index Credit is zero. Otherwise, the Index Credit is equal to the negative Index Return in excess of the Buffer. |
| (3) | Offers a level of protection with higher upside potential when compared to the Point-to-Point with Cap Index Strategy, in exchange for a Spread reduction on positive returns. |
Update to Index Strategies
During the Income Stage of the Benefit, you may only allocate to the 1-year Point-to-Point with Cap Index Strategies and 1-year Dual Directional Index Strategies and may not allocate to any Variable Sub-account.
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Important Information You Should Consider About the Annuity |
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Fees and Expenses |
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Charges for Early Withdrawals |
If you withdraw money from the Annuity within 6 years following your Annuity Issue Date, you may be assessed a surrender charge. The maximum surrender charge is 8.0% applied against Account Value being withdrawn, and a surrender charge may be assessed up to 6 years after the Issue Date of your Annuity. If you make an early withdrawal, you could pay a surrender charge of up to $8,000 on a $100,000 withdrawal. |
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Transaction Charges |
None. |
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Ongoing Fees and Expenses (annual charges) |
The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay each year, depending on the options you choose. Please refer to your Annuity specifications page for information about the specific fees you will pay each year based on the options you have elected. |
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Annual Fee |
Minimum |
Maximum |
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Base Contract Fees |
1.20%(1) |
1.30%(1) |
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Investment options |
0.58% |
0.58% |
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Optional benefits available for an additional charge |
None |
None |
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(1) Mortality and expense risk charge and administration charge. A percentage of the net assets of the Variable Sub-account. For Net Purchase Payments equal to or greater than $1,000,000 the charge will be 1.20%. |
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Lowest Annual Cost |
Highest Annual Cost |
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Assumes:
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Assumes:
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* The Index Linked Variable Income Benefit is not optional. Therefore it is included in the determination of the Lowest Annual Cost. |
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Risks |
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Risk of Loss |
You can lose money by investing in the Annuity. |
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Not a Short-Term Investment |
The Annuity is not a short-term investment and is not appropriate for an investor who needs ready access to cash. The Annuity is designed to provide benefits on a long-term basis. Consequently, you should not use the Annuity as a short-term investment or savings vehicle. Because of the long-term nature of the Annuity, you should consider whether investing Purchase Payments in the Annuity is consistent with the purpose for which the investment is being considered. |
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Risks Associated with Investment Options |
An investment in the Annuity is subject to the risk of poor investment performance and can vary depending on the performance of the investment options available under the Annuity, including the Index Strategies, each of which has its own unique risks. You should review the investment options before making an investment decision. |
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Insurance Company Risks |
An investment in the Annuity is subject to the risks related to the Company. Any obligations, guarantees, or benefits are subject to the claims-paying ability of the Company. More information about the Company is available upon request. Such requests can be made toll-free at 1-888-PRU-2888. |
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Restrictions |
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Investments |
We reserve the right to remove or substitute Portfolios as investment options. When investing in an Index Strategy, we reserve the right to change Cap Rates, Spreads, Participation Rates, Step Rates and Buffers at any time subject to Guaranteed Minimum Rates, Guaranteed Maximum Spreads and minimum Buffer level. Guaranteed Minimum Rates for each Index Strategy, Guaranteed Maximum Spreads for the Enhanced Cap Rate Index Strategy and the minimum Buffer level are disclosed in the “Glossary of Terms” section under the definitions of Cap Rates, Spreads, Participation Rates and Buffer. There is no guarantee that an Index Strategy will be available in the future. We may impose limitations on an investment professional's or investment advisor's ability to request financial transactions on your behalf. |
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Benefit |
The built-in Benefit associated with the Annuity is an Index-linked variable income benefit and is available for an additional charge. The benefit allows you to receive your annual withdrawal amount over one lifetime (“Protected Life”), or over the Owner/Annuitant and their spouse’s lifetime (“Joint Protected Lives”). |
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Taxes |
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Tax Implications |
You should consult with a tax professional to determine the tax implications of an investment in and payments received under the Annuity. There is no additional tax benefit if you purchase the Annuity through a tax-qualified plan or individual retirement account “(IRA)”. Withdrawals will be subject to ordinary income tax, and may be subject to a 10% additional tax for distributions taken prior to age 59½. |
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Conflicts of Interest |
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Investment Professional Compensation |
Investment professionals may receive compensation for selling the Annuity to investors and may have a financial incentive to offer or recommend the Annuity over another investment. This compensation is paid in the form of commissions, based on the amount of your investment in the Annuity. |
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Conflicts of Interest |
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Exchanges |
Some investment professionals may have a financial incentive to offer you an annuity in place of the one you already own. You should only exchange your contract if you determine after comparing the features, fees, and risks of both contracts, that it is preferable to purchase the new contract, rather than continue to own your existing contract. |
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APPENDIX A – PORTFOLIOS AVAILABLE UNDER THE ANNUITY
The following is the Portfolio available under the Annuity. More information about the Portfolio is available in the prospectus for the Portfolio, which may be amended from time to time and can be found online at www.prudential.com/regdocs/PLAZ-FlexGuard-INC-STAT. You can also request this information at no cost by calling 1-800-346-3778 or by sending an email to service@prudential.com.
The current expenses and performance information below reflects fee and expenses of the Portfolio, but do not reflect the other fees and expenses that your Contract may charge. Expenses would be higher, and performance would be lower if these other charges were included. The Portfolio’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of future performance.
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Fund Type |
Portfolio Company and Advisor/Subadvisor |
Current |
Average Annual Total Returns |
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1 Year |
5 Year |
10 Year |
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Fixed Income |
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio - Class III1 |
0.58% |
4.75% |
N/A |
N/A |
| The additional information below may be applicable to the Portfolios listed in the above table. |
| PGIM Fixed Income is a business unit of PGIM, Inc. |
| 1. | This Portfolio is not available during the Income Stage of the Benefit. |
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The Prudential Insurance Company of America
751 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102-3777
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Edgar Contract Identifier: C000229497 |
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