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.
American Dream Redefined as Savings Rate Skids
American Dream Redefined as 71% say financial success means avoiding paycheck-to-paycheck living amid low savings and rising costs.
Fi360 Enhances Fiduciary Focus Toolkit with Business Development Capabilities
Fiduciary stalwart Fi360, a provider of fiduciary-related education and tools, has released an update to its popular Fiduciary…
What Are Business Owners Saying About Retirement Benefits?
A sunny outlook has business owners singing, at least about retirement benefits. The bosses claim a positive economic…
The ‘Problem’ of Small 401(k) Accounts (And What to Do About It)
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Opponents Fight Fiduciary Rule With (Another) Block Attempt
Nevertheless, she persisted. Congresswoman Ann Wagner, R–Missouri, is attempting to block full implementation of the fiduciary rule, and…
Will Silly Sanctimony Sink ESG Fund Sales?
Europeans are just better than us. Apparently, they’re publicly shaming their asset managers into investing more in environmental,…
What Do Retirement Benefits Really Cost Participants?
The cost of providing retirement plan benefits, including 401(k)s, varies greatly. Not exactly news to experienced 401k advisors,…
Gucci Dressed Down in Latest 401(k) Lawsuit
Gucci America Inc. is the latest company to be sued over the fees associated with its retirement plan.…
Wait …Company Stock is Now Good for Retirement Saving?
Apparently, it’s not the purchase of company stock itself that can lead to retirement disaster, but how it’s…