Athene

Athene Holding Ltd. is a prominent retirement services company based in West Des Moines, Iowa. Founded in 2009 by James Belardi, Athene specializes in providing financial security through a wide range of retirement savings products. The company has grown significantly, especially after merging with Apollo Global Management in 2022, and now manages over $650 billion in assets. Athene offers a diverse portfolio of annuity products, including Fixed Indexed Annuities, Registered Index-Linked Annuities, Fixed Annuities, and Immediate Annuities. These products are designed to help individuals build and protect their retirement income. Additionally, Athene provides pension group annuities and reinsurance solutions to assist companies and pension plans in managing retirement obligations. The company is recognized for its strong financial ratings and emphasizes innovation and product variety to meet the evolving needs of its customers, which include individual consumers, corporations, and institutional clients across the U.S., Bermuda, Canada, and Japan.