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.
Are Target Date Funds Missing the Mark?
Without a doubt, target date trends are headed (sharply) north. Target date mutual fund assets grew almost 5…
A Bunch of Reasons to Use More 401(k)Fintech
401(k) advisor technology boosts growth, client value, and satisfaction through data-driven tools and innovation.
Senate Confirms Rutledge to Key Department of Labor Post
On Thursday, the full Senate confirmed Preston Rutledge to serve as Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration.…
December Top Advisor By Participant Outcomes (TAPO)
Forget fiduciary—for Todd Timmerman and his team at Retirement Plan Analytics, it all about stewardship and financial wellness. Here's why.
401(k) Participants Keep Calm as Markets Skyrocket
Trump and tax bills apparently had little impact on trading among 401(k) and defined contribution plan investors, as…
Top 5 Cities to Stretch Retirement Savings
Wait—what’s this? Good news out of Detroit? Sort of. If 401(k) advisors slacked on the job and participants…
How to Deal with Destructive 401(k) Savings Behavior
Retirement savings impact can delay retirements and raise employer costs. Learn how early withdrawals reduce long-term readiness.
Move from Active to Passive Funds Slows in November
Passive fund flows eased in November as investors shifted $16.6B into equity funds, marking a slowdown from October's strong inflows.
Will This Bill Encourage Multiple Employer Plans (MEP)?
A flurry of legislation in the waning days of the year aimed at helping American workers save has…
Trump Tax Bill Terrific for 401(k)s: Opinion
In the parlance of the kids, it’s about to get real. After all the hemming and hawing, gnashing…