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.
Design More Tomorrow: How Digital Look, Feel Affects 401(k) Savings
Behavioral economist Shlomo Benartzi explores how technology impacts retirement savings, building on his work to boost allocation amounts.
401(k) CITs and a ‘Seismic Shift’ in Competitive Differentiation
How to get a checklist to ensure you really are a professional fiduciary.
Americans Optimistic About Financial Security, But Not Retirement (What?)
The middle class believes in their ability to achieve the American Dream, unless the “Dream” involves a secure…
USS Indianapolis: One Hero’s Tale of Fear and Faith in the Face of Tragedy
“Word came to abandon ship, and I made my way to the port side and got ahold of…
DOL Secretary Acosta Trumpets Trump MEP Proposal
Small business retirement plans could expand with a new DOL proposal, making 401(k) options more accessible for millions of workers.
Does Anyone Really Understand 3(16) Fiduciary Services?
ERISA 3(16) fiduciary outsourcing helps plan sponsors reduce risks and ease retirement plan administration burdens effectively.
The Next Area of ESG Investing Growth?
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is a growing force in the defined contribution space, and overwhelmingly relegated…
Debt Disaster is Real—Especially for Generation X
Gen X financial future looks uncertain as debt rises, savings shrink, and many delay major life goals like retirement.
Hybrids Are Happening: What’s New with Wirehouse to RIA Advisor Exodus?
All or nothing; can’t be half-pregnant—the clichés don’t appear to hold for the RIA space, and the hybrid…
How Are 401k Savers Leveraging, Engaging Tax-Advantaged Accounts?
Despite worrisome trends, retirement savings are improving for many Americans and voters. Discover the optimistic outlook.