If you think you have to choose between safety and market-beating return potential in your stock portfolio, think again. While no stock is completely safe, there are some excellent businesses that offer a great combination of stability and long-term growth ability. Here are four in particular that I invest in for my own retirement that could deliver excellent wealth building capabilities in the years to come.

In the nearly 60 years since Warren Buffett took over Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), the stock has delivered 3,787,464% returns for shareholders through the end of 2022. That's not a typo.

Berkshire isn't going to do the same over the next 60 years. The numbers have become so large that it would be impossible. But the good news is that Berkshire has evolved into an impressive collection of subsidiary businesses and investments and is well-positioned to deliver steady returns that outpace the overall market over time.

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