The Right Way to Tap Private Investments for Retirement Plans

Barrons Op-Ed

September 5, 2025

Private Market Investments — From pensions to 401(k)s. HarbourVest CEO, John Toomey, explores how, with the proper guardrails, private markets can help restore balance to retirement portfolios. In his Op-Ed for Barron’s, he argues that applying a “mutual fund mindset” to private markets can provide everyday savers with diversification, resilience, and the potential for long-term returns.

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