Equitable (NYSE:EQH) (NYSE: EQH) is a leading U.S. financial services company offering a broad spectrum of retirement and protection solutions. Originally founded in 1859 as the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, the firm has evolved through more than a century and a half of industry change. In 2018, Equitable became a standalone public company following its separation from AXA, and today it operates under the Equitable brand with headquarters in New York City.
Equitable’s product portfolio centers on life insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs designed to help individuals and institutions build, manage and protect wealth. The company provides fixed, variable and indexed annuity contracts, term and whole life insurance policies, and group benefits plans that include disability, dental and vision coverage. In addition to insurance products, Equitable offers retirement plan services for employers and institutional investors seeking customized 401(k) and pension solutions.
Asset management is a complementary pillar of Equitable’s business, delivered primarily through AllianceBernstein, an independent, global investment manager. This strategic partnership enables Equitable clients to access diversified equity and fixed income strategies across multiple asset classes. Distribution of Equitable’s products occurs through a network of financial professionals, independent broker-dealers and strategic alliances, supplemented by digital platforms that support financial advisors and direct-to-consumer channels.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Pearson, Equitable emphasizes a client-first approach supported by rigorous risk management and a disciplined capital framework. The company serves a broad geographic footprint across the United States, maintaining a regional presence to support local market needs. With a heritage spanning more than 160 years, Equitable continues to focus on innovation in retirement and protection solutions, drawing on its longstanding reputation for stability and service excellence.
