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.
Trump Gets Pressed on Government-Backed 401(k)s
Coming on the heels of The Wall Street Journal’s exposé on supposed 401(k) founder regrets, New School for Social…
Service Provider Ascensus Perfectly Positioned for This 401k Trend
Right place, right time. Ascensus, the nation’s largest independent 401k and college savings service provider, had a hectic 2016,…
ICI’s Strong Response to Wall Street Journal 401(k) Attack
He won’t take it lying down. Investment Company Institute president and CEO Paul Schott Stevens fired off a response…
A Cost-Effective Micro 401(k) Plan Option?
StoryLine small business 401k offers personalized retirement solutions with Ameritas joining as the fifth platform partner.
DOL Answers 401(k) Questions with Fiduciary FAQ
The Department of Labor has released a second set of frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding its Conflict of…
How Do Small Businesses Feel About State-Run 401(k)s?
Small business retirement options gain support as employers consider auto-IRAs and incentives to help workers save for the future.
How Many Financial Advisors Are Female?
Female financial advisors remain underrepresented, but new research shows they are vital to solving the industry's succession challenges.
401(k) Participants Tamed by Target Date Funds in 2016
401(k) activity was punctuated by a few spikes in trading activity followed by long lulls of low activity…
Top Issue Currently ‘Reshaping’ 401(k)s
If anyone’s surprised, they’ve been asleep for quite a while. Research and consulting bigwig Callan Associates is out with…
Prudential Lawsuit a Lesson in 401(k) Fiduciary Services
A judge has ruled that Prudential Retirement Insurance & Annuity Co. was not operating a “pay-to-play” scheme in the 401k plans it services.