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Newman Rochester


Newman H. Rochester, Jr.
Vice President, Strategic Relationship Management, Prudential

Newman Rochester is a Vice President, Strategic Relationship Management in the Prudential Individual Solutions Group (ISG) channel at Prudential, covering key financial institutions. He dedicates his efforts to helping financial professionals and their clients plan for retirement.

Newman joined Prudential in 2012 and has over 20 years of experience in the financial service industry.  He brings a wealth of knowledge to his business partners, along with actionable business building ideas and time-tested strategies. Prior to his current role, he was a Sales Leader at MetLife.

Newman graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. He also holds an Executive MBA from the University of Connecticut where he also received an Advanced Business Certificate in International Business, MIT Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation, and studied the insurance marketplace in China and Argentina.

Newman lives in Connecticut with his wife and their four children. In his spare time, Newman enjoys coaching youth in all aspects of their lives.