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.
Pandemic Panic Exacts Risk Tolerance Price
Not that it’s much of a surprise, give human behavior and the nature of panics, but one in four Americans now say they have a lower risk tolerance.
Fidelity Finds ‘Top Concern’ Among Retirement Plan Sponsors
Fidelity Investments took a close look at plan sponsor concerns and compared those answers with what happened during…
5 Keys to Growing a Superior Retirement Plan Practice
Retirement plan advisors have a “once in a career opportunity” to earn and serve retirement plan clients—especially in…
Is There Really a Retirement Crisis?
NOT TO DIMINISH the severity of recent coronavirus-fueled market events, but it’s not exactly news to note the…
Zen and the Art of 401(k) Investing
Keep calm and carry on—401(k) participants appear to be getting the message. After a turbulent first quarter, 401(k)…
401k Target Date Strategies Got Hit, But Long-Term Trends Remain
Do participants in target date funds behave better than their non-TDF invested counterparts? It’s a major selling point…
Feds Consider ‘Ludicrous’ Plan to Trim Retirement Benefits
Round after round of recent economic stimulus in various forms has deficit hawks concerned about the potential damage…
Why It’s So Important to Put Retirement Plan Returns in Perspective
New research confirms that, for the zillionth time, it’s important to take the long view and put recent…
IRS Posts CARES Act FAQ for Retirement Plans
If you’ve got questions about the CARES Act, the IRS is here to help (wait, what?) Here are some of the answers to the more common inquiries:
Senators Introduce New Bill to Allow PPP Loan Tax Deductions
The IRS is stirring anger. The beloved revenue-gathering arm of the United States government issued guidance last week…