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.
Major Retirement-Plan Politico to Retire
Orrin Hatch retirement marks the end of his historic Senate career, sparking speculation about Mitt Romney’s political future in Utah.
3 Retirement Plan Resolutions for the New Year
A depressingly small percentage of people actually stick to their New Year’s resolutions, but we’ll stay optimistic on…
401(k) Tax Bill Triumph or Phony PR Stunt?
News of the passage of the president’s tax reform overhaul brought with it announcements from several large corporations of bonuses and pay raises for workers.
‘The Big 3’ for Retirement Plan Participants
It’s not Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays and Duke Snyder; nor Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson. The…
Troubling 401(k) Trend for Hispanic Workers
Less than 10 percent of small business workers in the five top Hispanic metro areas of the United States have…
Fake News Hits Fiduciary Fight
Fake fiduciary rule comments raise concerns as investigative reports uncover fraudulent postings on federal websites.
How Did 401(k) Assets Fare in Third Quarter?
A booming economy in part contributed to a further rise in 401(k) balances, as well as retirement assets…
This Guy’s Coming for Your 401k Business
Here’s your newest threat. Tom Zgainer has identified and deftly exploited certain areas of 401k advisory failure, yet…
Did Retirement Policy Politician (Really) Misread This Editorial?
Depending on whom you believe, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, was either very confused or playfully quick-witted. Hatch, the…
‘Missing’ 401(k) Participants Get Some Serious Help
Missing Participants Program helps connect workers with abandoned 401(k) savings as PBGC expands efforts to protect retirement benefits.