Marivic Dar honored as a Luminaries with Heart recipient at the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Awards

Prudential Advisors (NYSE: PRU) announced that financial advisor Marivic Dar received the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Award in the Luminaries with Heart category on Feb. 17, 2026.

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Prudential Advisors (NYSE: PRU) announced that financial advisor Marivic Dar received the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Award in the Luminaries with Heart category on Feb. 17, 2026. Dar was honored for decades of volunteerism, philanthropic work, and community financial empowerment in Hawaii and beyond.

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Key Figures

Award year: 2025 Program duration: fifth year Industry experience: more than three decades +4 more

Award year

2025

ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Award cycle

Program duration

fifth year

ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards history

Industry experience

more than three decades

Dar’s time in financial services

Tenure at Prudential Advisors

over 20 years

Dar’s career with Prudential Advisors

Award date

Dec. 4

Awards ceremony at New York Hilton Midtown

City program focus

citywide

Financial Independence for Women initiative scope

Suspension length

90-day

Historical Japan sales suspension (related prior news context)

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 11

5 events

1. Feb 11

   Portfolio transaction

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   Secondary fund closed including a 2025 portfolio acquisition from PRU.

2. Feb 10

   Board appointment

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   +1.1%

   Experienced energy-sector executive elected to PRU’s Board and key committees.

3. Feb 06

   Ratings affirmation

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   +3.0%

   AM Best affirmed strong financial strength and issuer ratings with stable outlook.

4. Feb 03

   Earnings release

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   -4.1%

   Full-year and Q4 2025 results showed higher net income and adjusted earnings.

5. Feb 03

   Operational remediation

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   -4.1%

   Japan unit enacted 90-day new-sales suspension to address employee misconduct.

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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prudential Advisors, the retail arm of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) announced that financial advisor Marivic Dar was named a recipient of the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Award in its Luminaries with Heart category. Now in its fifth year, the ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards recognizes excellence in financial services, spotlighting outstanding contributions from both organizations and individuals.

"I am honored to receive this prestigious award from ThinkAdvisor," said Dar. "It is deeply gratifying to have my volunteerism and philanthropic work acknowledged in this way."

For more than three decades in financial services — and over 20 years with Prudential Advisors — Dar, a financial planner with the Four Peaks Financial Group, has transformed lives in Hawaii and beyond through her unwavering commitment to financial empowerment, women's advancement, and community resilience. Her journey began as a young professional with the Filipino Association of University Women, a network that opened doors to civic service, including an appointment to the Honolulu Committee on the Status of Women, where she later became chair. There, she spearheaded the award-winning Financial Independence for Women initiative, a citywide program that helped women facing downsizing and displacement find resources and pathways to careers.

In its recognition of remarkable achievements and innovation, the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Awards program inspires the industry to reach new heights in leadership, creativity, and community engagement. A panel of independent judges, composed of distinguished industry professionals, determined the 2025 winners, who were recognized at an awards ceremony at the New York Hilton Midtown on Dec. 4.

"The 2025 Luminaries Awards continue to spotlight excellence in financial services," said Janet Levaux, editor-in-chief of ThinkAdvisor. "This year's honorees shine not only through bold leadership and groundbreaking innovation, but also through their deep commitment to strengthening communities and advancing the industry. Their achievements highlight the dynamic, evolving nature of financial services, and we are proud to showcase their work as an inspiring example for others to follow."

About ThinkAdvisor
ThinkAdvisor (ThinkAdvisor.com) provides financial advisors, registered investment advisors, and wealth managers with comprehensive coverage of the products, services, and information they need to guide their clients in making critical wealth, health, and life decisions. The website showcases advisors adapting and succeeding in new ways, translating the impact of industry regulation, dealmaking, and technology into digestible coverage, so advisors have more time to spend advising clients and running their businesses.

ABOUT PRUDENTIAL ADVISORS
Prudential Advisors supports the growth and success of more than 3,000 financial advisors across the country, backed by local field leaders and associates in our headquarters. The business enables financial advisors to help their clients build wealth and meet financial goals through personalized advice and comprehensive solutions. For more information, please visit advisors.prudential.com.

ABOUT PRUDENTIAL
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2025, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential's diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential's iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise, and innovation for 150 years. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com.

Media Contact: 

Mike Klein (732) 742-4032
michael.klein@prudential.com

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Who is Marivic Dar and why did Prudential Advisors (PRU) note her ThinkAdvisor award on Feb. 17, 2026?

Marivic Dar is a Prudential Advisors financial planner recognized for volunteerism and community impact. According to Prudential Advisors, she won the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Award for decades of philanthropic work, financial empowerment efforts, and leadership in programs supporting women and community resilience.

What is the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Award that Marivic Dar (PRU) received?

The ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Award honors excellence in financial services leadership and community engagement. According to the company, the 2025 program recognizes individuals and organizations for innovation, leadership, and philanthropic contributions judged by an independent industry panel.

When and where was the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Awards ceremony recognizing Marivic Dar (PRU)?

The awards ceremony took place Dec. 4 at the New York Hilton Midtown. According to Prudential Advisors, winners were selected by an independent panel and recognized at that December 4 awards event in New York City.

What community work did Marivic Dar highlight as part of her recognition by ThinkAdvisor and Prudential Advisors (PRU)?

Dar was noted for volunteerism, women's advancement, and a citywide Financial Independence for Women initiative. According to Prudential Advisors, she led programs helping women facing downsizing find resources and pathways to new careers.

How long has Marivic Dar worked in financial services and with Prudential Advisors (PRU)?

Marivic Dar has worked in financial services for more than 30 years and over 20 years with Prudential Advisors. According to the company, her multi-decade tenure underpins her community programs and leadership in Hawaii and beyond.