All Athene in the News Employers face growing ‘retirement outcomes gap’ in 401(k) plans: WTW August 3, 2026 This content is categorized as: Products & Services Research & Industry Engagement In its 2026 Defined Contribution Survey, WTW found that only 60% of plan sponsors have a working definition of retirement readiness, revealing a widening gap between what employers expect their 401(k) plans to deliver and what those plans were designed to do. Rebecca Tadikonda, Vitera CEO and Athene EVP of Strategy & Innovation, points to auto income solutions to close this gap and bring "income you can't outlive" into the 401(k) construct. Read more Related Content Athene’s 2026 Retirement Outlook: The Return of Retirement Security How new income solutions are rebuilding certainty for 2026 and beyond The value of guaranteed income in retirement However you wish to enjoy the next chapter, one thing is for certain: you’ll need income you can count on to retire your way. 3 factors to include in any retirement income conversation By 2030, all baby boomers in the U.S. will be 65 or older. Some financial plans may need to be adjusted. Remember these 3 factors as you help clients fine-tune their retirement income strategies.
