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.
Former PIMCO CEO, Celebrities Charged in Bribery Scheme
College Admissions Bribery Scandal involves top CEOs, celebrities, and coaches accused of cheating to secure spots at elite universities.
How ‘Physical Workers’ Feel About their Retirement Prospects
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This Concern is No. 1 Barrier to Early Retirement
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Military Families Face ‘Financial Readiness’ Gap
Military financial readiness lags behind civilians, highlighting a persistent knowledge gap despite education programs and coaching support.
Unintended Consequences of Stretching the 401(k) Match
When it comes to behavioral nudges to encourage higher participation and contribution rates in 401(k)s, stretching the match…
Big Numbers from New 401(k) Coverage and Saving Survey
Company-sponsored retirement plans boost savings, with 76.7% contributing 4%+ monthly and many confident in their plan knowledge.
Fidelity Facing 401(k) Fee Fire on Multiple Fronts
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin sent a letter to Boston-based Fidelity Investments on Feb. 27 requesting…
Company Says Student Loan Payments Now Eligible for 401k Match
Insurance giant Travelers has announced a new benefit for its employees that “takes the tough choice out of…
Surprising Target-Date Fund Findings from 2018
Assets in target-date funds grew again in 2018, although growth was somewhat muted thanks to the fourth-quarter market…
Veteran Journalist Brian Anderson Joins 401(k) Specialist Magazine as Managing Editor
DENVER, Colo., March 5, 2019—401(k) Specialist, the only magazine, website and e-newsletters dedicated exclusively to helping financial advisors…