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.
Bigtime Robo Advisor Draws More 401k Fiduciary Scrutiny
Aon Hewitt is the latest company to attract accusations of a breach of fiduciary duty over its relationship…
Betterment Makes a Big Announcement About Financial Advice
John Henry might have a chance. Robo-advice heavyweight Betterment announced that CFP professionals and licensed financial experts will be accessible…
What 401k Advisors Get Wrong in Participant Engagement and Success
Savvy 401k advisors know the importance of talking about the three Fs: funds, fiduciary and fees. These three…
Dems Disgusting ‘Debate’ Over 401(k) Fiduciary Rule: Opinion
The eruption over Trump’s immigration EO has the nation’s refugee policy, airports and cabinet picks in complete chaos. Connecticut…
401(k)-to-IRA Rollovers Show Little Sign of Slowing
Discover how a 401(k) to IRA rollover impacts retirement savings, tax benefits, and investment options for long-term financial security.
Will Mutual Funds Rebound in a Low-Fee 401(k) Regulatory Environment?
It’s over for mutual funds—finished, done. Well, not quite, but nearly half of advisors surveyed plan to increase…
What’s Happening With Multiple Employer Plans?
“We see some interesting movement in Washington surrounding MEPs. Fill us in about what’s happening.” Pete Swisher was…
How to Stay Alive in a Firefight: GRPAA 2017 Summit
You will only be as good as you train yourself to be; we practice as we play; learn…
Something Big Happened at This 401k Conference: GRPAA 2017 Summit
The heavens parted, the angels sang and something big happened at GRP Advisor Alliance’s annual summit Friday morning—…
DOL’s 401(k) Fiduciary Rule is Not What You Think: GRPAA 2017 Summit
“What is the difference between ERISA 3(38) and 3(21)?” Don Trone asked at the outset of his session…