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) Balances Reach Record Highs, But for How Long?
Fidelity reports new highs in the 401(k) balances it manages, but warning lights are flashing. The Boston-based fund…
Are Younger 401(k) Participants Finally ‘Growing Up?’
Smart phones versus flip, Nirvana versus Taylor Swift. ICI and EBRI recently drew on 20 years of data…
Opinion: Warren on the Warpath, Once Again
Anyone remember the spectacle of Jamie Dimon being called to account for the London Whale? Lawmakers sought a…
Retirement Software Solutions Firm Trust Builders Makes Long-Awaited Change
Trust Builders, Inc. has made it official, announcing its long-awaited and anticipated name change and rebrand to Retire Ready Solutions.
Denver-Based Strategies Capital Management Makes Major Acquisition
Denver-based retirement plan, investment and asset management service provider Strategies Capital Management announced on Friday that it’s acquired…
Financial ‘Satisfaction’ Hits New High
Personal financial satisfaction reaches its highest level since 2006, showing strong economic confidence and improved retirement outlook.
How 401(k) Advisors Become Employee Productivity Consultants
Now that the retail financial advice space has entered a new fiduciary era with the initial implementation of…
Fi360 Hits 401(k) Fiduciary Milestone
Fi360 fiduciary designees hit 10,000, supporting $5 trillion in assets and millions of retirement plan participants.
As Markets Rise, 401(k) Trading Falls (Off a Cliff)
401(k) trading stayed low in June as markets surged, with most contributions directed toward equities and international funds.
4 Reasons For 401(k) Advisors to Partner with TPAs
Innovation begins within, but certainly, those with whom we surround ourselves with influence our ideas, confidence, and ability…