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.
401(k) ‘Decumulation’ Dilemma Could Devastate DC Participants
As an industry, we’ve been great about helping workers accumulate assets. But when it comes to their 401(k)…
Maxine Waters Blocks SEC Reg BI Funding
Regulation Best Interest faces challenges as Rep. Maxine Waters moves to block SEC enforcement, sparking debate over investor protections.
Employees’ View of Their Health and Wealth Wanes
Give ‘em points for trying. Financial wellness is everywhere, and employees are taking positive steps when it comes…
401(k) Account Balances Continue to Climb
Rebounding markets from a tough fourth quarter in 2018 meant total U.S. retirement assets hit $29.1 trillion in…
Why We Struggle With 401(k) Saving
People are bad at delayed gratification. Who knew? “Given the choice between a smaller immediate payout or a…
401(k) Legislation Drives Optimistic Outlook for MEPs
How do we get a flat 401(k) market moving again? It’s a question asked and answered by global…
How Financially ‘Fit’ Are 401k Participants Feeling, Really?
Employees say they feel positive about their financial situation despite living in debt, and more than half want…
A Critically Important 401(k) Financial Wellness Discussion
“With the advent of the 401(k), we’ve been good about telling participants to save, but bad about listening…
How Many Investment Options Are in the Typical (Large) 401(k) Plan?
Is it a diverse range of offerings or too many choices? An updated study from BrightScope and the…
Keys to Retirement Asset Consolidation and More Advisor ‘Wallet Share’
Keep it simple, stupid. The KISS acronym, while direct, is on point when dealing with investor behavior in…