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.
Surprise (Not)! Millennials Confident in Their Retirement Planning Prowess
Poked, prodded, studied, analyzed—millennials are under the proverbial microscope. On track to become the richest generation to date…
How Financial Institutions Are Handling the Fiduciary Rule
As expected, there's a whole lot happening at fiduciary firm Fi360 in light of DOL rule chaos. We got some help in breaking it down.
How the DOL Created a 401(k) Fiduciary Monster
Fiduciary Rule Deregulation sparks debate as Eugene Scalia challenges Labor Department’s authority over IRAs and financial professionals.
What We’re Doing Wrong with Risk Tolerance
Risk Tolerance Assessment insights from Michael Kitces on improving financial advising with better, defensible client evaluations.
The Incredible Toll 401k Financial Stress Takes
Calling all financial wellness experts. Employees are stressed about their financial situation, and it’s affecting their job performance…
3 Critical 401(k) Marketing Tips
Rebecca Hourihan, 401(k) Marketing founder and CMO talks about the importance of auditing your brand. Here's what she had to say.
MFS ‘Cleans’ Its Retirement Share Classes
Class R6 Shares expansion continues as MFS adds 20 mutual funds, boosting options for retirement plans and advisory platforms.
Fiduciary Hit to Indexed Annuities?
Indexed annuity sales decline as fiduciary rule impacts marketing efforts, shifting focus away from growth in the annuities market.
Cost of ‘Conflicted’ Retirement Advice in Every State
The left-leaning Economic Policy Institute is throwing around big numbers in its analysis of the cost of conflicted…
Dems Double Down on Retirement Disaster
The answer from Springfield sovereigns to bloated pension debt that threatens the fiscal solvency of the Prairie State budget is, of course, higher taxes.