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.
Democrats Include ‘Digital Dollar’ Proposal in Stimulus Bills
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Fi360 Cancels Annual Conference Due to Coronavirus Concerns
In light of what it says an abundance of caution with coronavirus developments “to protect the health and…
Here Are the 401k Withdrawal Provisions Contained in Coronavirus Bill
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Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Mentions 401(k)s as Part of Stimulus Deal
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401(k) Plan Participants Lag in Access to Retirement Advice
401(k) advisors increasingly realize the value of offering comprehensive financial planning and advice to participants, and the opportunity…
Increase Social Security Benefits in Coronavirus Stimulus: Warren
Former presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., took to CNBC on Saturday to advocate for a “temporary” increase…
Forgo 401(k) Early Withdrawal Penalty: WSJ
Calls for fiscal relief involving 401(k)s are growing louder, with The Wall Street Journal joining the American Retirement…
401(k ) Assets Totaled $6.2 Trillion in Fourth Quarter
For what it’s worth, in the time before the coronavirus craziness, total U.S. retirement assets were $32.3 trillion…
Equity Funds Crushed in Coronavirus Safety Stampede
Like everything else, mutual fund flows are negatively impacted by the coronavirus (or at least the reaction to…
Coronavirus Killjoy: Rolling Stones Postpone Annuity-Sponsored Spring Tour
Little surprise, given government directives over large public gatherings, but legendary rockers the Rolling Stones announced that they…