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.
Collective Investment Trusts Aim for Asset Milestone
Collective investment trusts rose to $2.8 trillion in 2016, offering institutions lower-cost alternatives to mutual funds.
November Top Advisor by Participant Outcomes (TAPO)
We understand and analyze not only the barriers to saving for retirement but the impediments to saving for…
New 401(k) Fintech Offering to Better Benchmark Fees
Fee Benchmarker helps advisors compare fees, customize reports, and integrate with Fi360’s Fiduciary Focus Toolkit for better results.
Conservative Republicans Push Controversial 401(k) Proposal
It’s a retirement plan policy proposal that will intrigue some and horrify others, and reignites the debate about…
Major Retirement Plan Player Target of 401(k) Fraud
Fraudulent retirement plan disbursements were made from Great-West Financial accounts on which the firm was acting as recordkeeper.
What are 401k ‘Shadow Fiduciaries’ and Why Should You Care?
Not that we didn’t already know, but institutional reinforcement is always welcome. The latest research from Cerulli Associates finds…
Tax Reform Proposal Causing 401(k) ‘Pass Through’ Pain
American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff has been a ubiquitous presence on LinkedIn and other social media platforms…
Retirement Rocks, According to Baby Boomers
Six out of 10 retired Boomers feel better than expected about their retirement, according to a new survey from American Funds.
Fiduciary Awareness is on the Wane (Wait, What?)
Fiduciary awareness decline among DC plan sponsors is rising, leaving many unprepared for growing responsibilities and legal risks.
We’ve Arrived! Trump Tweets About 401(k) Balances
President Trump took a break from his normally dignified Twitter protocol to boast of high 401(k) balances, driven…