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.
Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar, ADP Team to Offer 401k Financial Wellness
Two big names in 401k, ADP and Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar, have announced they’re teaming up for a new…
5 Ways the New Congress Can Boost Women’s Retirement Security
Max Richtman notes the sheer number of females sworn into the 116th Congress, and how it provides increased…
Junk the Jargon for Better 401(k) Plan Communication
401(k) communication that avoids jargon helps employees understand options, boosting confidence, clarity, and plan enrollment success.
So Close! What Happens to Plans for Retirement When a Shutdown Hits?
As if concerns over sequence-of-return risk weren’t enough, now add a government shutdown to the list of worries…
How Bad is Small Business 401(k) Coverage in 2019?
Small Business Retirement plans help employees save. Discover why more small employers see retirement benefits as vital today.
Was myRA Misrepresented? Why the Trump Administration Killed the Program
Mark Iwry doesn’t like certain descriptions of the now defunct, about-to-be-revived myRA program, a high-profile part of the…
Weird, Whacky Year for 401(k) Trading Activity
Last year began one way and ended another. While trading in 401(k) plans was light overall (thankfully) periods…
New Study Fails Basic Math in Teacher 401k, Pension Debate
People like pensions—who knew? News hit over the holidays that teachers are quitting the profession at the highest…
Hooray for Hoyas: Georgetown Beats Back Fiduciary Breach Suit
Georgetown University has prevailed in a lawsuit regarding its 403(b) plan, with the U.S. District Court for the…
Retirement Giant Sheridan Road Bought by Insurance Brokerage
Industry consolidation and M&A activity continued Wednesday with the announcement that Sheridan Road Financial has been acquired by…