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 Barriers to Small Market 401(k)s
The Pew Charitable Trusts quotes its own research in an apparent bid to boost state-run retirement plans. The…
How Do 401(k) Plan Sponsors Feel About Tax Reform?
Employers with 401(k)s don’t want contribution limits reduced. To lower taxes, Congress is considering reducing or eliminating pre-tax incentives.
June 2017 Top Advisor by Participant Outcomes (TAPO)
How to quantify the seemingly ‘unquantifiable’. Our practice has always taken a high-touch and high-customization view when it…
Do Participants Trust 401(k) Performance Data?
Shocking findings from a new report reveal many investors and plan participants—over 40 percent—either aren’t provided with, or…
6 Trends Seen in America’s Retirement Plans
Employer 401k matches and automatic features are a win for all involved. Anyone needing more evidence can find…
How Coffee Will Cost $152,000 in Retirement Savings
Millennial retirement savings show most are saving, but many contribute less than 5%, raising concerns about financial security.
Elizabeth Warren Persists In Plan Participant Pain
Despite the mercurial moral nature of most politicians, they can always be counted on for at least one…
The ‘Smart’ Ingredient in Next-Gen Target Date Funds
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, target date funds are all the rage, and “smart beta,” an increasingly popular…
Mutual Fund Fees in 401(k) Plans Go Low (Again)
Declining 401(k) mutual fund fees show a positive trend as investors enjoy lower costs and better returns on their retirement savings.
Police Dogs to Get Defined Benefit Plans
For the fiscally conservative canine lover, this will be very confusing. The Sacramento Bee’s Jim Miller reports on…