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.
The Fiduciary Rule’s Effect on Fund Management Outsourcing
Another effect of the fiduciary rule? A rhetorical question if there ever was one. New research from global research…
What’s Happening with Roths in Retirement Plans?
Roth 401k adoption is still relatively low, but that could (and will most likely) soon change. T. Rowe Price…
401(k) Rollovers, Not Contributions, Dominate IRA Assets
IRAs “have drifted very far from their original intent” of helping those who need them most, says Alicia Munnell and crew in a new study.
401(k) Behavior Measured on Mobile Devices?
Higher 401(k) enrollment and better participant outcomes are all about “making it easy,” and a new retirement resource…
3 Areas of Focus for Future 401(k) Growth
State Street’s gotten quite a bit of mileage from “Fearless Girl” recently, but here’s a bit of trivia…
Is Retirement Plan Leakage Finally Drying Up?
The problem of 401(k) leakage continues to confound, robbing participants of asset accumulation and appreciation and the potential for a secure retirement.
DOL Wants Info on Fiduciary Delay (Seriously)
Fiduciary Rule Delay sparks new RFI as the Department of Labor seeks input on revisions and possible changes to exemptions.
Who’s Made the Greatest Gains in 401(k) Participation Rates?
Good news from Wells Fargo (wait, what?)—millennials have demonstrated the biggest gains in participation rates and diversification in…
Tort Terror Schlichter Sounds Off on DOL Rule
High-profile attorney and 401(k) Specialist cover subject Jerry Schlichter has a full pipeline and plenty to do. We…
Reason No. 1,467 for 401(k) Financial Wellness
Retirement stress causes anxiety, insomnia, and financial strain for many Americans, impacting health, work, and family life.