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.
IRAs Work—Americans Should Use Them
IRA rollover market continues to expand as most traditional IRAs open with rollovers while Roth IRAs thrive on steady contributions.
401k Fiduciary Rule Gets Final Review Before Friday Fanfare
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta announced Wednesday that the Office of Management and Budget put out a request for information…
Popularity of Financial Wellness Programs Skyrocket
Financial wellness programs are growing as employers see them as essential benefits to support employee financial health and success.
Why It’s Time to Look at Cash Balance Retirement Plans
Mega-recordkeeper and retirement plan provider Ascensus announced Tuesday that it has acquired Kravitz as part of a broader…
Why June 401(k) Fiduciary Date Doesn’t Matter
Fi360 president Matt Wolniewicz likes what he sees with product provider prep for the fiduciary rule’s expected implementation.…
401(k) Auto-Enrollment Grew by How Much?
Auto this and auto that, whether it’s enrollment, escalation and now portability, have greatly contributed to participation rates,…
401(k) Tort Terror Schlichter Defeated by Chevron
Chevron 401k lawsuit ends as judge rules against plaintiffs, dismissing claims of conflicts, excessive fees, and fiduciary breaches.
Retirement Responsibility Extended for Employers
Forget “to,” more 401k plan sponsors are getting the “through” message, realizing that successful retirement for their employees…
Why HSAs Are a great 401(k) Fit
HealthSavings Administrators' Pat Jarrett clues us in on all the benefits HSAs provide.
Fred Reish: One Major 401(k) Rollover Concern
Fred Reish discusses fiduciary rule's impact on rollovers at FI 360, emphasizing advisors' duty to ensure client benefits.