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.
Millennials Know Saving, But Not Investing
Millennial money habits reveal a focus on saving over investing, leaving many unsure about building wealth and future financial security.
What Issues Are Top 401(k) TPA JD Carlson Grappling With?
More fun with 401(k)s at the Fi360 conference in San Diego. The video is a short interview conducted…
RIA Generational Shift (Finally) Underway
It’s been talked about for some time, and is now actually happening. According to new findings from the…
The Intersection of Three Fiduciary Standards of Care
Jason Roberts from Pension Resource Institute explains the three fiduciary standards of care, tracing their origins back to 1975.
Shock (Not)! Americans Aren’t Proactive About Retirement Savings Shortcomings
The vast majority of Americans have some serious concerns about retirement—and they should, considering many have little to…
Smaller 401(k) Sponsors (Still!) Struggle to Understand Fees
Morningstar, Investment Company Institute and a plethora of other recent reports point to lower investment fees overall in…
New 401(k) Fintech: CataMetrics, Riskalyze Join Forces
Fintech firm Riskalyze and white-labeled portfolio provider CataMetrics Management announced yesterday that they are teaming up to deliver…
How Did Target-Date Funds Fare in 2017?
Record flows paired with positive returns lifted assets in target-date mutual funds above $1 trillion last year, in…
DOL Announces Fiduciary Policy After Bombshell Ruling
The Department of Labor will not pursue prohibited transactions claims against fiduciaries “who are working diligently and in…
Employers Embracing Financial Wellness at Impressive Pace
Financial wellness programs boost employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity while helping employers strengthen benefits packages.