With more than 20 years serving financial markets, John Sullivan is the former editor-in-chief of 401(k) Specialist and Investment Advisor magazine and retirement editor of ThinkAdvisor.com. Sullivan is also the former editor of Boomer Market Advisor and Bank Advisor magazines, and has a background in the insurance and investment industries in addition to his journalism roots. Experienced financial services content executive specializing in creative new media delivery. He joined the American Retirement Association in 2023 as Chief Content Officer, overseeing communications for the organization, as well as its sister organizations.
Contractor Constructs Fraudulent $3 Million Recordkeeper Scheme
The owner of two contracting companies is facing jail time after pleading guilty to money laundering in the…
Americans’ Biggest Financial Regret (Just Guess)
Well, duh …not investing in a 401(k) is considered to be the biggest financial mistake for most Americans,…
Miners Locked Out of 401(k)s Get Access to Funds
Blackjewel 401k funds are finally accessible after withheld paychecks left miners without retirement savings for months.
Scalia Possibly Barred from Fiduciary Rule Rewrite
A potential conflict of interest could leave labor secretary nominee Eugene Scalia out of the fiduciary rule rewrite process.
Why ‘Impulse Saving’ is So Ridiculously Powerful
The convergence of 401(k) financial wellness and fintech is on the rise and exciting the industry. Behavioral finance…
No Raise for You! Employers Plan to ‘Hold the Line’
Pay Raises 2020 survey shows most U.S. employers plan steady salary increases, focusing instead on bonuses and rewarding top talent.
Does Financial Wellness Even Work?
How do you specifically measure the success (or lack thereof) of 401k financial wellness programs in the workplace?…
Fee Pressure Will Increase—Here’s Why
Good news—global assets under management will continue to rise for the foreseeable future. Bad news (at least for…
DOL Gives 401(k) ‘Auto Portability’ Major Boost
Auto portability retirement plans streamline savings transfers, cut cash-outs, and help preserve billions in retirement savings.
Fidelity Ensnared in MIT 401(k) ‘Quid Pro Quo’ Allegations
Update: Comments from Fidelity and MIT have been added. Tort terror Jerry Schlichter is alleging bad math and…