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.
3 Reasons Why Baby Boomers Are In (Serious) Retirement Trouble
A new survey reports the disturbing finding that almost half of Baby Boomers, a demographic of 78 million…
MAJOR Merger Announced: Principal Buys Wells Fargo Retirement Business
A shakeup in the defined contribution 401k plan space as Principal Financial Group said it will acquire Wells…
What are the ‘5 Ws’ of Retirement Planning? 2019 NAPA 401(k) Summit
A myopic focus on finances too often ignores the emotional preparation needed to successfully retire, and it’s a…
Graff Warns of ‘Wall Street Tax Act’: 2019 NAPA 401(k) Summit
National Association of Plan Advisors’ Executive Director Brian Graff took the stage at the advocacy organization’s 401(k) Summit…
DOL’s Rutledge on Regulation, Fiduciary, MEPs and More
The issue of missing retirement plan participants was raised, with Rutledge making an appeal for education and information.
Sun, Fun and 401k Saving: NAPA Summit Kicks Off in Las Vegas
The 2019 NAPA 401(k) Summit is set to kick off on Sunday at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas with…
3 Challenges to High Employee Retention: 2019 Fi360 Annual Conference
Commoditization hampers. Wagner urges advisors to be partners, not just vendors. Key: strategic retention plans and diverse incentives.
Overcome 5 Hurdles of 401k Firm Succession Planning: 2019 Fi360 Conference
“You might be the point person in the relationship, but the client should feel like they’re taking care…
What Are Series I Bonds and Why Should You Care? 2019 Fi360 Conference
Imagine this scene. Zvi Bodie describes a debate between him and Jeremy Siegel moderated by Paul Samuelson about…
Hillbilly to Harvard, Ignorance to Inspiration: 2019 Fi360 Conference
Author and historian Tara Westover delivered a subdued, yet powerful, presentation to attendees of Fi360’s annual conference in…