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.
Eyepopping Unfunded Pension Debt Reinforces 401(k) Need
The Pew Charitable Trusts analyzed the state pension funding gap for fiscal year 2016, the most recent year for which comprehensive data were available for all 50 states.
Home Depot Accused of Shoddy 401(k) Construction
Home Depot ERISA lawsuit claims poor 401(k) fund choices and high fees harmed retirement savings.
Legal Powerhouse Forms ‘Fiduciary Governance Group’
Fiduciary Governance experts at Stradley Ronon guide financial institutions through complex fiduciary rules and compliance challenges.
More Critical Target Date Trends to Consider
Where are they now and where are they headed? Mercer is out with topical info on target-date products. Here's what they found.
Help Wanted in 401(k) Plans
401k retirement plan advice helps investors optimize savings, Social Security, and retirement income strategies for a secure future.
Benefits Dollar Amount Available for 401(k)s Just Shrunk
Financial planning voluntary benefit helps employees manage costs, boost retention, and strengthen overall benefits strategy.
Truce: 401(k) Advisors Make Active/Passive Peace
It’s a thaw in relations not seen since the Soviets. More than 80 percent of financial advisors agree…
The Percentage of Baby Boomers With NO Retirement Savings
Here’s a stat to wake you up—and one reason it’s critically important to continually bang the drum about retirement savings.
Fi360 Teams With ‘Investment Strategy Engine’
What do you get when you combine a science-based “investment strategy engine” with a fiduciary score? A pretty cool announcement.
U.S. Census Wrong on 401(k) Coverage
Most American workers participate in employer-sponsored retirement plans, but you wouldn’t know it from recent Census numbers. A…