NEW YORK - s4story -- Retirement planning is evolving rapidly, and Brett Blake, CEO of Annuity.com, believes technology and guaranteed income solutions will be essential in helping Americans retire with greater confidence and financial security.

Blake recently joined nationally recognized retirement expert Tom Hegna on Moving America Forward for an in-depth discussion on the future of retirement planning, the growing influence of artificial intelligence, and the importance of creating reliable income that lasts throughout retirement.

A Harvard MBA and accomplished business executive, Blake previously helped grow Beachbody's independent coaching division from $50 million to nearly $1 billion in annual revenue. Today, he leads Annuity.com, a fintech and financial media company focused on modernizing the annuity marketplace and helping financial professionals better serve retirement investors.

During the interview, Blake addressed one of retirement's greatest challenges: converting a lifetime of savings into dependable income that retirees cannot outlive.

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"Americans have spent decades learning how to accumulate assets," said Blake. "The next challenge is learning how to create sustainable income without the fear of running out of money."

Blake noted that despite record numbers of Americans entering retirement each day, many consumers remain unfamiliar with annuity solutions and the role guaranteed lifetime income can play in a comprehensive retirement strategy.

"The annuity market is significantly underperforming due to a lack of consumer awareness," Blake explained. "With more than 10,000 Americans retiring every day, annuities have the opportunity to become a mainstream solution for retirement security."

The conversation also explored how advances in artificial intelligence and data-driven planning tools can simplify complex financial decisions and help consumers better understand their retirement options.

Tom Hegna, author of Don't Worry, Retire Happy, emphasized the value of guaranteed lifetime income in reducing financial anxiety and improving retirement outcomes.

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Viewers are invited to tune in to CNBC on Saturday, July 18, at 7:30 a.m. EST for this informative discussion on retirement income, financial security, and the technologies shaping the future of retirement planning. The upcoming segment is scheduled to air as sponsored programming designed to promote financial awareness across America. Below is a sneak peek:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hetffr2F2FE



Moving America Forward, previously hosted by William Shatner, highlights entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders making a positive impact across America through leadership, innovation, and service.

For more information about Brett Blake and Annuity.com, visit: https://www.annuity.com/