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.
Hot New Thing — Collective Investment Trusts? GRPAA 2017 Summit
Here’s something to give every 401(k) advisor pause (or should). “Anyone know the average number of funds offered…
Why EVERYTHING in the 401k Industry is Changing: GRPAA 2017 Summit
The longevity economy is headed your way; 401k advisors can respond to it, adapt to it or it…
How to ‘Throw a Wrench’ Into 401k Planning: GRPAA 2017 Summit
Global Retirement Partners Advisor Alliance kicked off its summit in Phoenix on Friday morning with bad 401k jokes…
Bogle’s Brutal Take on Future of Active Management
We all love John Bogle for his brutally honest takes, and Business Insider got a doozy recently. Inquiring about…
What Happened to 401(k) Target Date Funds in 2016?
Little surprise, the popularity of target date funds in 401(k) plans continues to grow. Known for keeping investors on track…
Top 10 Best (and Worst) States to Retire
We love our Hawkeye friends, but Iowa at No. 4 on the list of best states to retire?…
TIAA Adds Lifetime Income to 403b Target Date Funds
After confirming that target date funds with income options count as qualified default investment alternatives in retirement plans, TIAA has moved…
A Critical Checklist for 401k Fiduciary Liability Insurance
Retirement plan sponsors are more exposed to litigation by plan participants than ever before. Under the Employee Retirement…
Charles Schwab Hit with 401(k) Lawsuit, With a Twist
Charles Schwab Corp. is the latest company to be hit with a lawsuit over their 401(k) fiduciary responsibilities…
Elizabeth Warren’s Shameful Fiduciary Rule Shakedown
Elizabeth Warren couldn’t be further from a Cagney/Coppola-style capo, but only in physical appearance. Her tactics are quite…