Retired Investor, based in an undisclosed location, has been an investor since the 1980s with a background in data analysis and pension fund management. Through his articles, he aims to assist others in preparing for retirement by investing in various financial instruments such as CEFs, ETFs, BDCs, and REITs, focusing on long-term investment strategies. Additionally, he shares insights on trading options, specifically cash-secured-puts, to help individuals make informed decisions in the financial market.

One of Retired Investor’s notable contributions is being a part of the investing group iREIT®+HOYA Capital, which is dedicated to helping investors achieve monthly income stability, portfolio diversification, and protection against inflation. The group provides valuable research on REITs, ETFs, closed-end funds, preferreds, and dividend champions across different asset classes. Moreover, they offer income-focused portfolios that target dividend yields of up to 10%.

In a full disclosure statement, Retired Investor mentions that he does not hold any stock, option, or similar derivative positions in the companies discussed in his articles, nor does he have any plans to initiate such positions in the near future. The views expressed in his articles are solely his own, and he does not receive compensation for his work, apart from contributions from Seeking Alpha. Importantly, he clarifies that there are no business relationships with any of the companies mentioned in his articles.

Moreover, it is essential to note that past performance in the financial market does not guarantee future results. Seeking Alpha, where Retired Investor contributes, does not provide recommendations or advice on investment suitability for individual investors. The views expressed by authors on the platform may not necessarily align with those of Seeking Alpha in its entirety. Seeking Alpha operates as a platform for third-party authors, including professionals and individual investors, without any licensed securities dealing, brokerage, US investment advisory, or investment banking services.