NEW YORK - s4story -- This weekend on Moving America Forward, airing nationally on CNBC retirement income expert Tom Hegna sits down with one of the annuity industry's most respected innovators, Carlton "Cap" Averill II, for a conversation about the changing realities of retirement in America.

As Americans face longer life expectancies, persistent market volatility, and growing concerns about outliving their savings, the discussion explores strategies designed to create more predictable retirement income and greater financial confidence.

Averill, President of Cap Averill II & Associates and founder of AnnuityAnswers.com, has spent more than three decades helping retirees and pre-retirees navigate increasingly complex financial decisions. Throughout his career, he has focused on simplifying retirement income planning and helping consumers better understand how protected income strategies can fit into an overall financial plan.

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During the interview, Averill shares his perspective on the growing demand for solutions that balance market participation with downside protection. He explains why many retirees are shifting their priorities from accumulation alone to creating reliable income streams that can support their lifestyle throughout retirement.

The conversation also highlights Averill's work in financial technology and consumer education. Through his company, Paragon Product Design, he has developed advanced analytical tools that use historical market data to help individuals evaluate retirement income options with greater transparency and objectivity.

"Retirement planning is ultimately about confidence," said Averill. "When people understand their options and have a strategy designed to provide dependable income, they can spend less time worrying about the markets and more time enjoying retirement."

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Hegna, an economist, author, and one of the nation's leading retirement income educators, brings his decades of experience to a discussion designed to help viewers better understand the principles of income planning and risk management in retirement.

The nationally televised segment will air as sponsored programming on CNBC on Sunday, July 17, at 7:30 a.m. EST as part of Moving America Forward's continuing mission to spotlight thought leaders and innovative solutions that help Americans prepare for the future. View a preview of the interview here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40DmtutrdFs



For more information about Carlton "Cap" Averill II and his retirement planning resources, visit AnnuityAnswers.com.