BRYN MAWR, Pa., Sept. 20, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The J.G. Wentworth Annuity Purchase Program(tm) has added Tarkenton Financial to its growing roster of Insurance Marketing Organizations (IMOs). The firm is led by the legendary NFL quarterback and NFL Hall of Fame Inductee Fran Tarkenton.
"We're delighted that a firm of Fran Tarkenton's stature has joined our growing roster of IMOs," said J.G. Wentworth Annuity Purchase Program(tm) Regional Director Ryan Clemency. "It doesn't hurt that Fran's got a lot of great stories about his career on the field, but frankly, these pale in comparison to his thoughts on marketing and the insurance industry. We're looking forward to a long and successful relationship with his firm."
"We're excited about the Annuity Purchase Program," said Fran Tarkenton. "We believe that giving agents and brokers the power to help their clients buy as well as sell their annuities offers a significant competitive advantage that will help them build their practices."
The J.G. Wentworth Annuity Purchase Program(tm) enables individuals to sell their investment annuities for cash. The program is marketed directly to individuals and through IMOs which provide agents and brokers with specialty insurance and financial services products.
About J.G. Wentworth
For more than 14 years, J.G. Wentworth has been purchasing annuities as well as other deferred payment streams. During this time, the company has purchased over $2 billion of future payment obligations. The company's annuity-backed notes are rated AAA by Standard & Poor's and Aaa by Moody's and sold to institutional investors. J.G. Wentworth is based in Bryn Mawr, PA. For more information about J.G. Wentworth, go to www.jgwentworth.com.
About Tarkenton Financial
Tarkenton Financial is a network of independent insurance and financial professionals focused on delivering premier service, solutions and expertise to customers across the U.S. The company was founded by Fran Tarkenton, one of the world's most recognized and esteemed athletes, and a business leader who has helped sell more than $1 billion in goods and services in his 20-plus year career as an entrepreneur. For more information about Tarkenton Financial, go to www.tarkentonfinancial.com.