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.
Drinker Biddle’s Fred Reish: What’s Next in the 401(k) Fiduciary Fight?
We try our best to keep up. With all that’s happening, it ain’t easy. This interviewed…
Saddled with Debt, Millennials Postpone Major Milestones
It’s not exactly breaking news, but Millennials are falling behind when it comes to achieving major milestones. And…
Which 401(k) Plan Features Boost Retirement Readiness?
New research suggests 401(k) plan sponsors may play an even bigger role in American workers’ retirement outcomes than…
Target Date Fund Expense Ratios Show Sharp Decline
A recent hyper-focus on fees from plan sponsors, participants and lawyers belies the fact that expense ratios, at…
Two Titans Team to offer Retirement Plan Investment Data
Fintech giant Broadridge Financial Solutions and research and consulting giant Morningstar announced Thursday that they’ve reached an agreement…
Merrill Lynch Rolls Out 5 New ESG Portfolios
An increasing number of financial firms are making it easier to simultaneously save for retirement and save the…
Fifth Circuit Court Denies Fiduciary Reboot Request
Fiduciary Rule Court Decision marks the end as the Fifth Circuit denies revival, shaping future financial regulations.
How Risk-Averse Are 401(k) Retirement Savers?
No surprise here, 401(k) savers are worried about market volatility and want advice for protecting their retirement nest eggs during periods of turmoil.
Who’s Most (and Least) Worried About Retirement Income?
Gex X—that cynical, sullen bunch—aren’t known for their sunny outlook, and Gen X women, in particular, are most…
DC Plan Distribution Policies in Desperate Need of Upgrade
401k advisors and their plan sponsor-clients might want to take a closer look at the ways in which…