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.
‘Hybrid’ 401(k) Wellness Solution Just Over the Horizon
PlanSmart Financial Wellness helps employees improve financial wellbeing with digital and human support from MetLife and EY.
401(k) Financial Education Falling Far Short
Financial education is falling short—not a shocker but always dispiriting, especially when it’s put to numbers. T. Rowe…
How to Get People ‘Lined-Up Around the Corner’ for HSAs
Discover HSA tax reform insights and why HSAs remain a smart retirement savings tool with better tax advantages than 401(k)s.
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Seen by many as cheaper alternatives to mutual funds in the retirement plan space, collective investment trusts grew…
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What’s New in 401(k) Distribution Planning?
It’s not exactly news to note the industry has struggled with effective distribution planning strategies. A hyper-focus on…
The Damage Done by Short-Term 401(k) Trading
Research Affiliates has calculated the damage done by “doing something” based on short-term investment performance measurements, and it applies to professionals and participants alike.
Delay Social Security Benefits to Erase Student Debt?
Student Loan Forgiveness Program survey shows many borrowers would delay retirement to reduce debt and save on Social Security.
Two Top Organizations Team for Participant Retirement Readiness
Venerable investment firm First Eagle Investment Management announced Monday that it has teamed with the equally venerable Boston College…
Cue 401(k) Freak-Out Over Fiduciary Rule Folly
We can’t blame The Wall Street Journal for its hot take on what all happened with the Fifth…