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.
How to Raise Depressingly Low 401(k) Participation Rates
401(k) participant engagement insights shared by Ed Dressel, highlighting ways advisors can motivate employees toward retirement readiness.
How to Connect With (and Convince) Company CFOs: 2017 NAPA 401(k) Summit in Las Vegas
CFOs understand the need for 401(k) services, but not always how they impact the bottom line. MassMutual's Hugh O'Toole has the answer.
Why Now is a Great Time to Review 401(k) Investment Menus
Erin Donnelly of Nuveen discusses rebranding as TIAA's asset management arm and highlights positive responses from advisors and consultants.
American Funds: Defenders of the Active Management Faith
Active management investment strategy by American Funds highlights expertise, lower costs, and long-term results for retirement investors.
How to Quit Smoking and Start Saving: 401(k) Advisor George Fraser
op 401(k) advisor George Fraser shares how plan sponsors and advisors can ease financial stress for everyday workers at the 401(k) Summit.
Natixis on Target with New ESG Fund: 2017 NAPA 401k Summit
There’s been an incredible amount of interest in environmental, social and governance investing of late, especially among younger…
4 Key Areas That Risk 3(16) Fiduciary Failure: 2017 NAPA 401k Summit
Confusion still reigns over 3(38), 3(21) and 3(16), but The Standard is here to help. The Portland, Oregon-based…
How Trump Tax Tragedy Will Terrorize 401(k) Advisors
Now it’s just getting weird. Regulatory rollbacks have market soaring, something most 401(k) advisors would applaud. But one…
401(k) Fear on the Rise with American Workers
New research concludes the angst and anxiety of planning for retirement are far worse than everyday retirement concerns themselves.
Don’t Write Off the Mutual Fund Structure Just Yet: 2017 NAPA 401(k) Summit
Discover how Collective Investment Trusts vs Mutual Funds compare on pricing, regulation, and transparency for plan sponsors.