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.
Surprising Find about Retirement Confidence
Non-retirees retirement confidence is at its highest in a decade, with more Americans believing they’ll live comfortably in retirement.
Trump Administration Causes, Clears 401(k) Tax Status Confusion
Just so everyone’s clear, President Trump’s tax plan will not affect 401(k) contributions after all. The clarification was needed after…
‘Deep State’ DOL Undermines Trump’s Fiduciary Order: Gingrich
Consider the source and adjust accordingly. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich backs something to which we…
Lack of Retirement Readiness Sparks Plan Sponsor Concern
A recent survey of plan sponsors in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector provides a host of suggestions for improving…
How Do 401(k) Plan Sponsors Feel About HSAs?
HSAs continue their climb. Employers favor health savings accounts over flex spending and think they should be open…
Alexander Acosta Confirmed As Labor Secretary
Fiduciary Rule Fight continues as Acosta faces Senate scrutiny and pressure over retirement standards for financial advisors.
Fake News Hits 401(k)s
Fake financial news makes health, investment, and retirement decisions harder, creating confusion for many Americans.
ETFs at Record High, But Not with 401(k)s
ETF Growth Challenges highlight record growth yet struggle in 401(k) adoption due to tech limits and legacy systems.
What’s the Fate of the 401(k) Tax Status?
President Donald Trump’s tax reform effort, officially called the “2017 Tax Reform for Economic Growth and American Jobs”…
SEC to Enter Fiduciary Rule Fray?
Thinks it’s over? It ain’t over, it’s just changing venues. Michael Piwowar doesn’t like the Department of Labor’s…