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.
Should 401(k) Advisors Use Fixed Indexed Annuities?
It’s no secret—401(k) advisors aren’t exactly annuity fans. But new research from a very reputable source might have…
Envestnet, Advisor Group Team for Major 401k Practice Management Play
Broker-dealer behemoth Advisor Group announced Tuesday it’s launched of Retirement Plan Central, a “comprehensive practice management platform for…
401(k) Advisor Succession Plans are a Mess—It’s a Problem
By now it’s cliché—the 401(k) advisor industry is overwhelmingly male, pale and stale. The average age of 401k…
401k Conflict—Workers Confident, Employers Concerned
Is there an employer-employee retirement perception gap? Apparently so, if a new survey is any indication. While strong…
401k Financial Wellness Needed in Military Members’ Transition
Financial wellness should play a role in all facets of society, across most (if not all) sectors and…
Fidelity’s #MeToo Moment Spurs Massive Headaches
Fidelity fund outflows raise concerns despite strong returns and $6.8T assets, as scandals and investor exits impact growth.
What to do About Small and Missing 401(k) Accounts
Elizabeth Warren is on the hunt—for small and missing 401(k) accounts. The Massachusetts senator and liberal gadfly reintroduced…
How to Meaningfully Monitor the Retirement Plan
What are the important retirement plan best practices, especially with monitoring and oversight? Arnerich Massena asks and answers…
March 2018 Top Advisor By Participant Outcomes (TAPO)
Blue Ribbon Plan helps sponsors achieve excellence with conflict-free oversight and fiduciary governance for retirement success
‘America Saves Week’ in Full Swing
It might not have the allure and excitement of Spring Break hijinks, but over 1,550 organizations across the…