Michael Reardon

Former President, Forethought

Michael Reardon is the Former VP of Strategic Initiatives at Brighthouse Financial (2017-2019), a spin-off from MetLife. He currently serves as President at Retirement Energy LLC, providing financial analysis and actuarial advisory. Prior to Brighthouse, from 2014-2016, Michael served as Managing Director and Head of Product Strategy at Global Atlantic, following its acquisition of Forethought Financial Group.

At Forethought, from 2011-2013, Michael served as the company’s President and CFO, responsible for all aspects of financial management, including reporting, actuarial functions, treasury, tax, and FP&A. Additionally, from 2006-2010, Michael served as President of Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company, a Goldman Sachs company, building the team that would provide a platform to establish a proprietary life and annuity business.

Based in Charlotte, NC, Michael has a BS from the University of Illinois, and is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries.