Patrick Hynes

About Patrick Hynes

Pat Hynes is the president of Prudential Advisors, Prudential’s U.S. retail and advice business. 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. Hynes brings more than 25 years of strategic leadership experience in financial services. He previously served as head of sales for Prudential Advisors, and also oversaw key functions, including Learning & Business Consulting, Recruiting, Financial Planning, and Leads.Prior to that, Pat served as the president of Pruco Securities, the broker-dealer of Prudential Advisors, 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.Pat holds a bachelor’s degree from Iona College, a Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law and a MBA from NYU, Stern School of Business. He also holds his FINRA Series 7 and 24 licenses.

Experience

1. President, Prudential Advisors

   Prudential Financial

   Mar 2025 — Present

   President of Prudential Advisors, Prudential’s U.S. retail and advice business. 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.

Education

• New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2012 — 2014

• Iona College

  BA, Psychology

  1985 — 1989

• St. John's University School of Law

  Juris Doctor

  1989 — 1992

Skills

• Retirement Planning
• Due Diligence
• 401k
• Fixed Annuities
• Relationship Management
• Risk Management
• Financial Services
• Variable Annuities
• Finance
• Series 7
• Retirement
• Series 6
• Series 24
• Securities
• Management