Expanding RILA Reach: Jackson Market Link Pro II Gains Distribution Through Major Financial Services Partnership

A Growing Market Opportunity for Buffered Annuities

The appetite for registered index-linked annuity (RILA) products continues to gain momentum as financial professionals and their clients explore income protection strategies that don’t sacrifice growth potential. Jackson Market Link Pro II, a flagship offering in this category, is making its way to a broader audience through an expanded partnership with one of the financial industry’s most prominent wealth management platforms.

Strategic Distribution Expansion

Jackson Financial Inc. (NYSE: JXN), through its main operating subsidiary Jackson National Life Insurance Company, has broadened its distribution capabilities by making Jackson Market Link Pro II accessible through J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. This collaboration extends the product to approximately 5,000 financial professionals within the organization, significantly expanding Jackson’s market penetration in the wealth management space.

The partnership reflects a broader shift in how financial institutions approach retirement solutions. According to market data from ISS Market Intelligence’s 2024 Selling Annuities Through Intermediaries Report, Jackson ranks among the largest annuity distributors, positioning it well to capitalize on growing demand for RILA strategies.

What This Means for the Market

The registered index-linked annuity—commonly referred to as a buffered annuity—addresses a specific client need: downside protection coupled with market-linked upside exposure. As more wealth managers integrate these solutions into client portfolios, the distribution infrastructure supporting them becomes increasingly critical.

Greg Masucci, Senior Vice President of Strategic Relationships at Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, highlighted the strategic importance of the relationship: “Collaboration with a premier financial services firm like JPMorganChase demonstrates the industry’s confidence in RILA solutions. Financial professionals and their clients benefit from having access to Jackson’s specialized team focused on delivering tailored retirement strategies.”

Product Ecosystem and Client Support

To support this expanded distribution, Jackson has developed its award-winning Registered Index-Linked Annuity (RILA) Digital Ecosystem—a comprehensive platform designed to help financial professionals illustrate how RILA products could integrate into broader financial planning strategies. The ecosystem provides real-time projections and customized analysis, streamlining the consultation process.

The Broader Context

Jackson Market Link Pro II joins a growing suite of products designed to address the complexity of retirement planning. The company’s approach emphasizes clarity, award-winning service standards (recognized by SQM’s Call Center Awards Program across 2004 and 2006-2023), and long-term client outcomes. With a proven track record in annuity distribution and a solutions-oriented team structure, Jackson continues to adapt its offerings to align with evolving market demands.

This partnership underscores an important trend: major financial institutions are increasingly recognizing RILA products as legitimate components of comprehensive retirement portfolios, particularly as market volatility prompts clients to seek balanced approaches to wealth preservation and growth.

For detailed information about Jackson Market Link Pro II, including investment objectives, risks, and fee structures, investors should review the current contract prospectus. Guarantees are backed by Jackson National Life Insurance Company’s claims-paying ability and are not guaranteed by any broker-dealer or insurance agency distributing the product.