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.
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Can 401(k) Financial Wellness be Effectively Graded?
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How Confident Are Americans About Retirement in 2017?
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Nationwide Goes Big With 401(k) Fiduciary Services Addition
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Why Cash Balance Plans Make Sense in 401(k)s: 2017 NAPA 401(k) Summit
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Dumbing Down Smart Beta in 401(k)s
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Just How Financially Illiterate are Most Americans?
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3 Marketing Pro-Tips for Every 401(k) Advisor: 2017 NAPA 401(k) Summit
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DOL Delays Fiduciary Rule for 60 days
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