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.
Reason No. 1,468 For 401k Financial Wellness
Only six percent of Americans could pass a quiz about a broad range of financial decisions they most likely need to make.
Shock (Not)! Wealthy Have Higher 401k Account Balances
Forget income inequality, retirement savings inequality might be the bigger issue (or at least income inequality in retirement).…
Major Snag With Trump’s Roth 401k Proposal?
The Trump Administration might need to ramp up its Roth education if it hopes to successfully sell its…
How’s the Betterment-Uber Retirement Plan Collaboration Going?
Uber Retirement Accounts help drivers save with free Betterment IRAs for the first year, offering flexible, no-minimum investing.
401(k) Advisors on Alert For Tax Fight
One idea gaining ground as the Trump administration ramps up its tax policy pitch is a major push…
401(k) Now ‘Table Stakes’ for Younger Workers
We know the value 401(k)s provide in attracting and retaining top professional talent, and despite a reputation as…
401(k) Participants Calm Through Trump 2017 Craziness
Trump bump, good investing behavior or better 401(k) technology/product innovation? Whatever the reason (or possibly all three), Americans…
You’re Fired! 401(k) Plan Sponsor Satisfaction with Advisors
Almost a third of 401k plan sponsors are unhappy with their advisors and ripe for the picking, and…
401k Plans Impacted by Hurricane Harvey Receive Regulatory Relief
The Department of Labor is easing the regulatory burden for 401k plan sponsors and participants in areas affected…
Are Many Retirees with Dementia Lacking Financial Help?
Memory loss is stressful enough, and shouldn’t be compounded by the financial angst that too often accompanies cognitive…