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.
Massachusetts Regulator Convenes FinTech ‘Working Group’
FinTech Advisory Group formed in Massachusetts to guide fintech businesses, support innovation, and strengthen securities regulation.
Scaramucci on SALT, Savings and Senator Warren’s ‘Sanctimony’
“Was I holding back a little too much?” Anthony Scaramucci facetiously asks after slamming Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren.…
March Top Advisor by Participant Outcomes (TAPO)—Daniel Peluse
How to Take a 401(k) Plan From ‘Good to Great’ By now it’s cliché to mention Good to…
4 Most Common Biases Seen in 401(k) Participants
It’s America Saves Week, and many people are focused on their financial futures. With regard to retirement planning…
Sandwich Generation Squeezed on Retirement Savings
Longer life spans mean caring for elderly loved ones while raising children will be an increasing staple in American life.
‘What, Me Worry?’ Retirement Concerns Among Americans, Australians, Europeans
Cradle-to-grave benefits available in many European countries have Americans believing their European counterparts would have less retirement worry.…
How 401(k) Advisors Use LinkedIn For Sales and Marketing
Watch 401(k) Specialist's interview with Jeanne Fisher on how advisors can best use Linkedin for sales and marketing efforts.
ICI Defends 401(k) in Wake of Zweig Attack
ICI's Schott Stevens is taking up the 401(k) industry flag in responding to Jason Zweig’s attack on the retirement savings vehicle earlier this month.
Ugh …Trump Back to Tweeting About 401(k)s
Trump 401(k) tweets highlight stock market growth, boasting rising 401(k) values and linking his presidency to economic success.
Average Cost of Large and Small 401(k) Is …
The average total plan cost for a small retirement plan (100 participants/$5 million in assets) declined from 1.25…