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.
Data Dump—401(k) Plan Participants Stay the Saving Course
The Investment Company Institute is out with its latest roundup of retirement saving behavior, and things are looking…
Interesting Moves in 401(k) Firm M&A
CAPTRUST's Rick Shoff clues us in on the deals getting done (and not getting done).
Look Back at 2019’s Top Advisor By Participant Outcomes (TAPO)—Jamie Greenleaf
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Something ‘Really Cool’ With 401(k) Participant Engagement
Explore tech solutions for boosting 401(k) engagement in this insightful interview with Tony Mingo at the Excel 401(k) Conference in Las Vegas.
5 Ideas to Push 401(k) Auto Innovation Forward
Without a doubt, the defined contribution “auto-revolution” (auto-enrollment, auto-deferral, auto-escalation) has had a major impact on the savings…
Wait, What? John Bogle Raises Passive Red Flags
We can’t keep up. After banging the drum about their low fees and fiduciary favor, is industry conscience and…
401(k) Financial Wellness Done Differently
We put Advizr’s Troy Tarr on the spot. He delivers. The video titled “401(k) Financial Wellness Done…
Major 401(k) Financial Wellness Messaging Fail
Financial wellness programs help reduce stress, improve satisfaction, and increase retention when implemented with consistency.
How to Be More Efficient in 401(k) Education Outreach
Discover efficient 401(k) education outreach strategies with Jeanne Fisher using tech, tools, and smart communication.
Alex Assaley: Our 2018 Top Advisor By Participant Outcomes
In an exclusive interview with 401(k) Specialist, Alex Assaley explains his exceptional performance and the factors that led to his selection as the TAPO advisor for 2018.