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.
Long Time Coming: Why Transamerica is Well-Positioned for the Pooled Plan Wave
We wanted to talk about PEPs, but Deb Rubin corrected us, and for a good reason. “When anybody…
Investors Actually Do Carefully Consider Fees and Expenses
In something of a surprise, given the perceived ignorance on the part of the general public about investment…
Empower Releases ‘Holistic Digital Financial Experience’ for Participants
Modern consumers understand and expect an “experience” and 401k participants are no different. Customized, intuitive, and—importantly—on demand are…
COVID-19 Retirement Plan Loan Recipients Took More Than Needed
Nearly half of individuals who took a loan or withdrawal from their retirement plan during the COVID-19 pandemic…
Ascensus Bought by Private Equity Group, Sovereign Wealth Fund
Ascensus announced Monday that Stone Point Capital, the Greenwich, Conn.-based private equity firm specializing in financial services, and…
Episode 24: The American College’s Wade Pfau on Common Retirement Income Mistakes that Can Kill a Portfolio
Sponsored By: Dr. Wade Pfau is a Professor of Retirement Income with The American College of Financial Services.…
Women in Pensions Network (WiPN) Rebrands to Reflect Evolving Industry
WiPN is now WIPN after rebranding itself from Women in Pensions Network to WE Inspire. Promote. Network. Founded…
Peter Mallouk Launches Financial Education Center in Low Income Area
The country’s wealth gap is a perennial problem, one exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. A lack of access…
Fred Reish’s Fiduciary Update: Qualified Plan Fiduciary Summit
Faegre Drinker fiduciary expert Fred Reish once again gave Qualified Plan Fiduciary Summit attendees critical insight and bold…
3 ERISA Problem Areas Vendors Can Help With (Now!): Qualified Plan Fiduciary Summit
“From a practical standpoint, what are vendors worried about with their plan sponsors and participants?” Sarah Simoneaux rhetorically…