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.
Envestnet Advisor Summit 2016: ‘Fiduciary Rule Bad for Long-Term Business’
An early afternoon interview on an outdoor patio adjacent to the Chicago Hilton brought welcome relief for Brian…
Envestnet Advisor Summit 2016: ‘401(k) Participants Are Not An Afterthought’
“401(k)s platforms are about servicing the plans, not improving outcomes,” Babu Sivadasan said from the Envestnet Advisor Summit…
Envestnet Advisor Summit 2016: Envestnet Unveils New Tech Platform
A major tech announcement from Envestnet at it Advisor Summit 2016 in Chicago on Wednesday, as the company…
Envestnet Advisor Summit 2016: How Much is an Advisor Really Worth?
How much is an advisor really worth? Do they really add enough value to justify their fees? It’s…
The Single Biggest Problem with 401(k) Product Performance is …
“401(k) platforms demand closet indexers,” Tom Howard bluntly, and emphatically, states. “They want name brands with high assets and…
Envestnet Advisor Summit 2016: What is the Role of the Essential Advisor?
“What is your specialty?” “We’re good at Social Security planning.” “What are you focusing on now?” “We’re really…
Envestnet Advisor Summit 2016: Bergman Channels Kasparov
Jud Bergman channeled chess great Garry Kasparov to kick off Envestnet Advisor Summit 2016 in Chicago on Wednesday…
Teresa Ghilarducci: 401(k) an ‘Immature, Underdeveloped Child’
Teresa Ghilarducci doesn’t like 401(k)s, and the DOL’s fiduciary rule does little to mitigate her distaste. The professor…
Ouch! A $590,000 Fee for Your Client’s 401(k)
We get it; 401(k) fees are high and can do lasting damage to a balance over time, but…
Why is Jim Cramer ‘Mad’ About 401(k)s?
You mean the 401(k) isn’t an absolutely perfect retirement savings vehicle? Shocked! First Suze Orman and now this…