Chip Smith

Athene USA Corp. (Investment Portfolio) (Athene-IP) is the investment portfolio division Athene USA Corp., a retirement services company headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is a subsidiary of Athene Holding Ltd., which is owned by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO). Athene-IP manages the investment portfolio.

Athene Holding Ltd. is a financial services company, which engages in issuing, reinsuring, and acquiring retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. It operates through the United States and International geographical segments. The Unites States segment includes California, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, and other. The International segment focuses on the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other. The company was founded by James R. Belardi and Frank L. Gills in May 2009 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Athene USA Corp. provides fixed annuity and life insurance products. It offers fixed indexed, multi-year guarantee, and single premium immediate annuities. The company is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.