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.
Massive Savings From E-Delivery Update to 401(k) Disclosure
Electronic 401(k) delivery saves millions, cuts costs, improves access, and boosts retirement security for American workers.
401(k) Help for ‘Two-Plan Tonys’
Financial advisors who dabble in 401(k)s are often (and somewhat derisively) referred to as “two-plan Tonys.” They’ve stumbled…
A ‘Disruptive’ Idea for the 401(k) RFP Process
What if 401(k) plan RFPs were submitted by multiple providers in one centralized location for a true apples-to-apples…
401(k) Mutual Fund Expense Ratios Continue to Plummet
More good news in the low-fee 401(k) fight. The cost of investing in mutual funds through 401(k) plans…
A Gloriously Boring Month for 401(k) Trading Activity
401(k) trading activity in May was slow, with most trades favoring fixed income over equities, according to Alight data.
Retirees in Desperate Need of ‘Decumulation’ Help
While retirees have worked hard to save and invest, new research finds many aren’t tapping their retirement funds,…
Fi360 Makes Major Fiduciary Fintech Acquisition
Fi360 CFFM acquisition enhances fiduciary technology, adding advisor tools and training to strengthen retirement plan management solutions.
What’s New in 401(k) Participant Education?
Ty Rogers discusses 401(k) participant education, early savings, and the impact of loans in a Nuveen Leadership Council interview.
Why 401(k) Auto-Features are a Blessing and a Curse
Explore effective 401(k) plan design strategies as Sarah Keibler discusses flexibility, auto-enrollment, and improving retirement outcomes.
The DOL Fiduciary Rule is Officially Dead
After all the back-and-forth, public comments, lawsuits, time, money and resources, the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule is…