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.
‘Tom Gonnella’s Terrific Timing:’ Weekend 401(k) Profile
Call it a bit of serendipity. Tom Gonnella is an expert in—among other things 401(k)-related—collective investment trusts, and…
What’s In Rep. Crowley’s Mandatory IRA Bill?
A bill from Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) referred to as “auto-IRA on steroids” is winding its way through the Washington legislative…
401(k) Fiduciary: Look Who’s Getting Sued Now
We’re pretty sure the Vatican is next on his list. In somewhat of a shift in strategy, or rather…
What About Real Estate in 401(k)s?
It almost goes without saying; in today’s volatile market environment, 401(k) diversification is key. For those looking to…
What ‘Financial Happiness’ Means to Today’s 401(k) Participants
Financial Security American Dream now centers on stability, happiness, and peace of mind rather than wealth or status.
Clinton vs. Trump: Who’s Trusted More With 401(k) Retirement Security?
In a crisis, America debates leadership between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, while Schwab highlights retirement saving stress.
401(k) Employee Participation: Get ‘Em While They’re Young
Young people won’t listen to much, but they will listen to plan sponsors about the importance of 401(k)…
How Do 401(k) Plan Sponsors Feel About Their Advisors?
Don’t break your arm patting yourself on the back, but plan sponsors really like you. A new study…
Why Treat 401(k) Participants Like Large Endowments?
When it comes to investing, large endowments have the secret sauce. According to the latest annual NACUBO-Commonfund report,…
LGBT Americans Worried About 401(k) Financial Security
Now that LGBT Americans have achieved the right to same-sex marriage, 401(k) retirement issues are moving to the…