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.
401(k) Financial Wellness Vs. Well-Being—What’s the Diff?
401(k) advisors struggle with industry terms—how they’re defined, their “buzziness” and whether sponsors and participants understand their meaning.…
State Worker to Finally Retire at Age 102
For anyone thinking they’ll never retire, take heart—it might happen a little after age 100. Bob Vollmer, punching…
Long-Term Mutual Fund Flows More Than Doubled in 2019
Long-term mutual funds collected $414.6 billion in 2019, more than double 2018’s $168.3 billion, according to new research…
Americans Give Themselves Low Grades on Retirement Saving
While a majority of Americans over age 40 claim to have a well-defined retirement strategy, the same number…
SEC Names ‘Chief Data Officer’ to Assist in Enforcement
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced Austin Gerig as its Chief Data Officer, a new leadership position…
BlackRock Bows to Climate Change, Will Put ESG ‘Front and Center’
BlackRock, the $7 trillion-plus gorilla in the asset management space, is joining the climate change fight. Having already…
Best and Worst States to Retire in 2020
We know that some states are good—and some (really) bad—at fostering a friendly, inviting and sustainable environment for…
Marshawn Lynch Tells ‘Young Dudes’ to Plan Right for Retirement
The Seattle Seahawks on-again-off-again running back and favorite son Marshawn Lynch has always been the go-to guy in…
What’s Right and Wrong with Financial Wellness, Fintech and 401(k)s
Scott Colangelo has strong opinions about the 401(k) and retirement plan industry—and thankfully doesn’t hold back. “I feel…
How and Why Do 401(k) Participants Accept TDF Default Options?
By now it’s generally accepted that 401(k) and similar defined contribution plan defaults are good, since they get…