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.
Enough of the Stupid Scaramucci Saga
Scaramucci White House chaos shows the pitfalls of politics, from strong starts to fast downfalls and media missteps.
401(k) Plan Sponsors Reject Proprietary Fund Products
Proprietary funds continue their 401(k) market share decline, with the share of recordkeepers' proprietary assets declining from 59 percent to 43 percent.
Great News About 401(k) Participation Rates!
Retirement Plan Participation Rates show most workers join employer plans, with age and income boosting enrollment.
Ascensus to Manage Illinois State-Sponsored Retirement Program
Following in the steps of Beaver State Oregonians, Illinois has selected Ascensus to manage its government-sponsored Secure Choice…
Treasury Discontinues myRA Retirement Saving Program
The Treasury Department announced on Friday that it will begin to wind down the myRA retirement saving program…
Low Confidence in State Retirement Plan Competence
State-run retirement plans appeal to workers, but many doubt government’s ability to manage them compared to private options.
More Great News About Health Savings Accounts
It’s not surprising given recent favorable press and political coverage, but employees are increasingly adopting tax-advantaged health savings accounts…
Personalized 401(k) Advice from a Mobile App
Betterment for Business is taking the “make it easy” message from participants one step further with the release of a messaging feature on its mobile app.
How Do Employers Feel About Worker Financial Wellness?
401(k) plan sponsors focus on financial wellness and proactive strategies to improve retirement outcomes for participants.
Paris, Plans and Plenty of 401(k) Fun
Join the Excel 401(k) Conference in Vegas for expert insights, networking, and key industry trends tailored for 401(k) advisors.