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On Feb 26, 2025
Pat Hynes has been named president of Prudential Advisors, where he will lead Prudential Financial, Inc.’s retail and advice arm. This business comprises more than 2,800 financial advisors and fee-based financial planners who offer clients, including more than 3.5 million American families, a full range of financial advice and solutions.
“With his extensive knowledge of the financial services industry and the needs of advisors and clients, as well as his proven ability to care for talent and build high-performing teams, Pat is uniquely positioned to lead Prudential Advisors. Given our focus on setting a new standard for the advisor and client experience as our foundation for growth, I’m confident that Pat is exceptionally well-suited to help us achieve these priorities and capitalize on new opportunities in a rapidly evolving financial landscape,” said Caroline Feeney, CEO of Prudential’s U.S. Businesses, and incoming CEO of Prudential’s Global Retirement and Insurance businesses.
Hynes brings more than 25 years of strategic leadership experience in financial services. He currently serves as head of sales for Prudential Advisors, where he is responsible for business growth and oversees more than 20 firms across the country. Prior to that, Hynes served as president of Pruco Securities, where he successfully enhanced the experience of Prudential Advisors financial professionals and created an organization with strong standards and controls. Over his career he held various executive positions, including territory vice president and vice president of business development.
Hynes’s appointment is effective March 31, and he will be reporting to Feeney.
Hynes holds a bachelor’s degree from Iona College, a Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law, and an MBA from NYU, Stern School of Business. Additionally he holds FINRA Series 7 and 24 licenses.
Brad Hearn, current president of Prudential Advisors, has been named president and chief operating officer-elect of Prudential Holdings of Japan, also effective March 31.
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