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.
Obama Administration Backs DOL Fiduciary Rule, Ignites Industry Frenzy
The Obama Administration sent shock waves through the financial services industry when it announced in late February that…
NYC Pension Funds Pay $2 Billion in Fees for $40 Million Return
“The Lenape tribe got a better deal on the sale of Manhattan island than New York City’s pension…
More Protections Needed for Inactive 401(k) Accounts: GAO
Who doesn’t dream of a call from the state treasurer informing them that they’re the legal recipients of…
Lack of 401(k) Education Means Missed Opportunity: Survey
Education means opportunity, and it certainly applies to 401(k)s. A survey found that while plan participants are satisfied…
Labor Department Opens Public Comment Period on Fiduciary Rule
The Obama Administration sent shock waves through the financial services industry when it announced in late February that…
Industry Heavyweights Sound Alarm on 401(k) Balances
It’s not the message but the messenger. The fact that an overwhelming number of American workers are unprepared…
FINRA Announces National Retirement Planning Week
It isn’t exactly Mardi Gras, but far more important. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, better known as FINRA, announced…
fi360: Industry Professionals Voice ‘Strong Support’ for Fiduciary Standard
Brokers and Investment advisers indicate strong support for the Department of Labor ERISA fiduciary standard, according to a…
401(k) Leakage a Major Problem for Plan Participants: Report
Lock it up and leave it alone. That’s the core advice from a new issue brief and working…
401(k) Investors Happy With Employer Education, One-Third Want Help
A recent Wells Fargo and Gallup survey highlights a concerning gap in financial awareness, revealing that only one…