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.
Hey 401(k)! They Say It’s Your Birthday …
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Large-Employer ROI From Effective Retirement Readiness Is …
Just imagine the return for smaller employees. For a 50,000-employee company, improving retirement preparedness could lead to a…
What 401(k)s Teach Us About HSAs—2018 Excel 401(k): The Advisors’ Conference
Health savings accounts continue to be one of the hottest topics in the retirement industry, but they are…
Which 401(k) Practice Priorities Matter Most? 2018 Excel 401(k): The Advisors’ Conference
Act—act now, as soon as you get back to the office on the three key takeaways from any…
The Best Way to Justify Higher 401k Fees? 2018 Excel 401(k): The Advisors’ Conference
Make it real, make it granular and make it specific. It was a key point made at a…
How to Use Behavioral Economics to Boost Successful 401k Sales—Excel 401(k): The Advisors’ Conference
How do you use behavioral finance concepts to give you an edge when competing for new clients or retaining…