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.
‘Top Advisor By Participant Outcomes’ Revealed! 2018 Excel 401(k): The Advisors’ Conference
The kickoff festivities at the morning session of the annual Excel 401(k): The Advisors’ Conference at Caesars Palace in Las…
Bad News (Really Bad) About 401(k) and Retirement Savings
Cue the sad trombone—Americans are far off in retirement savings and it’s only getting worse. “The vast majority…
‘Professional Fiduciary’ Indicted for 401(k) Fraud, Embezzlement
Alleged husband and wife grifters Jeff and Wendy Richie were indicted Wednesday for fraud and embezzlement related to…
The Increasing Value of Digital Tools for DC Advisors
Forget a Robo vs. human, us/them, John Henry-like duel to the death. Client-facing digital tools will increasingly complement,…
401k Features That Take Plans to the ‘Next Level’
At the 2018 GRP Advisor Alliance Conference, Keith Gredys of Kidder Advisors focuses on strategies for improving pension…
401(k) Aggregators Rise in Industry Influence
The traditional wholesale model remains a force in DCIO sales, but new groups are growing in influence, including…
Spiders, Snakes…and Stocks? 6 ‘Scaries’ for the Typical Retirement Saver
Just in time for Halloween, it’s a fright to scare us all (yet it’s also another reason why…
Department of Labor Acts on Trump MEP Executive Order
It’s been a busy week at the Department of Labor—especially with issues related to the retirement savings of…
401(k) Practice Management: How Mike Does it Right
Mike Kane, managing director with Plan Sponsor Consultants, is pretty much the poster boy for effective practice management.…
Broadridge Adds Fi360 Fiduciary Scores, Boosts Transparency
In response to what it says is customer and industry demand for greater fiduciary transparency, Fintech powerhouse Broadridge…