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.
Department of Labor to Change Definition of Fiduciary
Fiduciary Rule Definition Change proposed by DOL and EBSA to update investment advice standards for employee benefit plans and IRAs.
Why a More Holistic View of Retirement is Emerging
Retirement today feels “less cookie-cutter” than it used to be, according to a new Franklin Templeton survey. Most…
How 401k Plan Design Outperformed During the Pandemic
As expected, target-date funds and smart plan design features—including automatic enrollment, automatic escalation, and others—helped 401k participants stay…
TILT’s Jamie Greenleaf Joins the Center for Board Certified Fiduciaries
Jamie Greenleaf, Founder of TILT, joined the Center for Board Certified Fiduciaries (CBCF), a group of fiduciary experts…
Social Security COLA Estimates Rise Sharply on Inflation News
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) and—as expected—it reflected increasing inflation.…
‘Modern’ HSA Investment Solution to Be Launched by Alegeus
Alegeus announced Wednesday that it will launch its modern HSA investment solution in mid-June. An extension of the…
Betterment’s 401k Business Teams with Benefits Platform Lumity
On Thursday, Betterment’s 401k business announced a partnership with Lumity, a modern employee benefits and health insurance marketplace.…
Trump Slam Sends Cryptocurrency Crashing
Cryptocurrency as an investment option is slowly making its way into retirement plans. SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci recently…
401(k) Participants Buck Two-Decade Old Trend in May
Light 401(k) trading activity among 401(k) participants in May ended a two-decade trend. “401(k) investors bucked the adage…
Pensions See Strongest Policy and Market Environments in Years
“Defined Benefit (DB) pension plans in the United States are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic into one of…