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.
Princeton: Nobel Laureates and a Low-Fee Lawsuit
The venerable university is the latest institution of higher learning to be sued over its retirement plan's alleged high fees and record keeping choices.
3 Reasons Cities Should Switch to 401(k)s
Debt-laden pension obligations continue to weigh on state and city governments around the country, with Chicago, Illinois as…
Social Security Grows in Retirement Income Importance
Doesn’t matter if they’re young or old, more people plan on relying on Social Security for a greater…
Managed Accounts: Are They Right for Your Plan Sponsor Clients?
As the American workforce has come to depend increasingly on defined contribution (DC) plans for retirement, the approach…
Agency Predicts ‘$224 Trillion Retirement Gap’ (Seriously)
Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together—mass hysteria. Not to be flip about the World Economic Forum’s prediction of…
Acosta to ‘Unwind’ Fiduciary Rule: WSJ
Fiduciary rule delay sparks debate as Acosta allows June 9 start while reviewing options before full enforcement in January.
Biggest Financial Regret for 401(k) Participants?
Financial regrets - saving money tops the list, with most adults wishing they had started retirement and emergency savings much earlier.
How Much Income Would Annuities Provide 401k Participants?
An annuity option in the investment menu would account for well over a third of needed income in…
Investors ‘Paying Less Than Ever’ in Fund Fees
Low-cost index funds helped drive fund expenses lower in 2016 as investors shifted away from costly active funds.
Top Investment Research School Hit With Fee Lawsuit
Well, this is awkward. The University of Chicago, home to Nobel laureates, quant fanatics and more investing expertise…