All Athene in the News Yahoo! Finance Power Players with Brian Sozzi: Annuities provide protection against volatility June 4, 2026 This content is categorized as: Products & Services Mike joined the ‘Power Players’ podcast hosted by Brian Sozzi of Yahoo! Finance to discuss the stabilizing impact annuities have on retiree portfolios, how they can help policyholders maximize income in retirement, and their growing use within the defined contribution space. Watch now Related Content Annuities are for everyone — With Mike Downing co-president of Athene USA Co-President and guaranteed income expert Mike Downing explains the wide appeal of annuities and Athene’s role in creating a modern annuity market. Should I consider an annuity in my 40s and 50s? Adding an annuity to an income plan in your 40s and 50s can be a strategic move, offering potential benefits well before retirement.