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.
Tech Giants Team for 401(k) Robo Services
For advisors who want to offer 401(k)s to their business-owner wealth management clients, Fiserv and Vestwell just made…
T. Rowe, Mesirow Make Big 401k Fiduciary Announcement
The “3s”—meaning 16, 21 and 38—are all the rage at the moment, and for good reason. Fiduciary regulation…
What Small Businesses Get Wrong About 401(k)s
Increasingly, small businesses are looking to 401(k) plans to attract and retain talent and boost confidence about their…
Questions Point to ‘Diluted’ 401k Fiduciary Rule
Fiduciary Rule changes may spark lawsuits as experts warn against dilution, with the DOL navigating compliance and legal risks.
Ridiculously Bad Advice on the 4 Percent Retirement Rule
Boo on Business Insider for an irresponsible and downright awful article involving the 4 percent "safe" retirement withdrawal rule.
CITs Rise in Face of 401(k) Fee Litigation
Collective Investment Trusts are growing fast, offering fiduciary benefits, lower fees, and strong retirement plan performance.
401k Fraud: Wife Steals Thousands from Husband’s Account
Talk about brotherly love. A woman’s sibling posed as her spouse to help her steal thousands of dollars…
Why We Need ‘Guaranteed’ Retirement Income: Teresa Ghilarducci
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 3.2 percent unemployment rate for workers age 55 and older in June, an…
DOL Opens Fiduciary Rule RFI Comment Period
The Department of Labor’s Request for Information regarding the fiduciary rule, and specifically the Best Interest Contract Exemption…
Bucking Trump, Oregon Launches State-Run Roth IRA
Oregon state retirement plan helps private workers save through payroll deductions despite federal opposition to state-run programs.