Form DEFA14A Equitable Holdings, Inc.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. )

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EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC.

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Your Vote Counts! EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC. 2026 Annual Meeting Vote by September 22, 2026 11:59 PM ET EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC. 1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS NEW YORK, NY 10105 ATTN: STELLA LEE T02927-P56650 You invested in EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC. and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the stockholder meeting to be held on September 23, 2026. Get informed before you vote View the Annual Report and Proxy Statement online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to September 9, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future stockholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to [email protected]. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # Smartphone users Vote Virtually at the Meeting* Point your camera here and September 23, 2026 12:00 PM ET vote without entering a control number Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/EQH2026 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. Board Voting Items Recommends 1. Election of nine directors for a one-year term ending at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders: Nominees: 1a. Douglas Dachille For 1b. Francis A. Hondal For 1c. Arlene Isaacs-Lowe For 1d. Daniel G. Kaye For 1e. Joan Lamm-Tennant For 1f. Craig MacKay For 1g. Mark Pearson For 1h. George Stansfield For 1i. Charles G.T. Stonehill For 2. Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm For for fiscal year 2026. 3. Advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to our named executive officers. For NOTE: Any such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof will be voted on by the proxies in their discretion. Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”. T02928-P56650