Athene Holding Ltd. (ATHS) is a financial services company specializing in retirement savings products, including fixed rate and fixed indexed annuities, and life insurance. Founded in May 2009 by James R. Belardi and Frank L. Gills, the company is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, with operations in the United ...Athene Holding Ltd. (ATHS) is a financial services company specializing in retirement savings products, including fixed rate and fixed indexed annuities, and life insurance. Founded in May 2009 by James R. Belardi and Frank L. Gills, the company is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, with operations in the United States, Bermuda, and the UK. As of March 31, 2026, Athene has over $445 billion in total assets. The company focuses on issuing, reinsuring, and acquiring retirement savings products designed for individuals and institutions funding retirement needs. Its segments include the U.S. and international markets. The company's CEO is Grant Kvalheim, while co-founder Jim Belardi serves as Executive Chairman and CIO. Athene merged with Apollo in 2022, strengthening its position in the retirement solutions industry. Employee count is approximately 1,970. Financially, Athene shows a market cap of about $19.94 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.5 and a dividend yield of 0.081. The company's products and services aim to address the growing need for retirement income security, with a focus on long-term sustainability and innovation. Key people include Jim Belardi and Grant Kvalheim, driving strategic direction and operational excellence.