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.
DOL Proposes 401(k) Fiduciary Rule Delay (Again)
Fiduciary rule delay moves full implementation to 2019, affecting retirement plans, IRA owners, and financial fiduciaries.
Record U.S. ETF Assets Spotlight Low Retirement Plan Adoption
The low-fee fund movement is unquestionably driving exchange-traded fund adoption, but when (if ever) will it hit 401ks?…
Big Boost in 403b Auto-Deferrals, But What About Auto-Enrollment?
Our better and more altruistic non-profit counterparts are reaping the benefits of auto-everything in their 403bs. The ninth…
Retirement ‘Crisis’ Another Trump Tall Tale
A resident scholar at American Enterprise Institute attacks President Trump’s misleading retirement claim (what?) of defined contribution dire straits.
What Does the Fiduciary Rule Mean for 401k Creditor Protection?
Is it important to factor in safety from creditors during a 401k rollover? How safe was the money…
Falling 401(k) Fees No More?
DC plan fees survey shows costs flattening after years of decline, with record keeping, trust and custody fees holding steady.
Fiduciary Rule Whacks Annuities
Annuity Sales Decline 2017 sees lowest first-half totals since 2001 as fiduciary rule fallout impacts fixed and variable products.
Top Countries to Stretch a Retirement Dollar
“Nicaragua saved my life,” says Bonnie Hayman, who relocated to the beach town of San Juan del Sur…
The 401(k) Advisor Advantage MassMutual Provides
If you’re looking to sharpen your retirement plan service skills, MassMutual is here to help. Doesn’t matter if…
The Big Differences Between 401(k) Savers and Non-Savers?
401(k) saving challenges reveal how financial stress, bills, and debt impact retirement planning and why wellness programs can help.