All Athene in the News Athene Exec Sean Brennan discusses what retirees can do to spend confidently May 5, 2026 This content is categorized as: Business & Transactions Products & Services Athene Co-President and Chief Commercial Officer Sean Brennan joined NYSE Live to discuss how retirees can feel more confident spending in retirement by prioritizing reliable income streams over market-dependent assets. Brennan explained the importance of converting retirement savings into predictable, paycheck-like income through solutions such as annuities, noting that diversification alone may not provide the certainty retirees need. Watch now Related Content License to spend: Why guaranteed income can change retirement Guaranteed income from annuities can help retirees feel more confident in their spending and address concerns about outliving their savings. Annuities and the modern retirement Adding an annuity to a retirement savings strategy can help protect your savings, provide guaranteed income and bring greater financial security to your retirement.