Seasoned retirement and financial strategist, Mark Kinney, highlights how absolute return IRAs compare to target-date funds.

Lee, Massachusetts—November 18, 2016—Founding partner of Toole, Kinney & Company, Inc., Mark Kinney, CFP®, published a new article entitled, “Absolute Return IRAs Offer an Alternative to Target-Date Funds.” In the article, he discusses the features and benefits of an absolute return fund.

Mark writes, “Once you’ve accumulated your nest egg, you must – let me stress that again – you MUST employ tactical “Absolute Return” strategies similar to those utilized by large pension plans and university endowments. The reason for this – they have a long and confirmed track record of not only side-stepping severe losses in down markets, but have done so with 60-80 percent less risk and volatility than your current portfolio likely employs.”

The entire article can be found at: http://www.toolekinney.com/absolute-return-iras-offer-an-alternative-to-target-date-funds/

About Mark Kinney

Mark D. Kinney, CFP®, has been advising clients for close to 30 years on how to maximize their retirement income in a sustainable, repeatable, and verifiable manner, while minimizing risk exposure to the daily turbulent financial markets. His keen insights into conservative and income generating investment options have been invaluable to those approaching or currently in retirement. In addition to his decades of experience and financial know-how, he held Series 7 and 63 FINRA Securities registrations for over 25 years, holds several insurance licenses, and has held the Certified Financial Planner™(CFP®) designation in good standing for 20 years.

After successful careers with a number of reputable financial institutions, Kinney established Toole, Kinney, & Co., Inc., in 1999. Kinney has been cited on such national news outlets and financial publications as CNN.com, Fox Business, NBC, Wall Street Select, and The Miami Herald. He remains active in several area charities, has participated in several marathons, including the Boston Marathon in 2013 and 2014, enjoys all activities outdoors, and currently lives in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.