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.
3 Ways to Tackle 401(k) Participant Outcomes
Industry heavyweight Geoffrey Schock has a lot to say about this critically important 401(k) topic. Indeed, it’s his…
Why it Might be Time to Chill on Collective Investment Trusts
Gene Huxhold is trying to the slow the roll a bit on the current enthusiasm for the industry’s…
What’s ‘Short Term-ism’ and Why Does it Matter? 2017 NAPA 401(k) Summit
Say this for MFS Investment Management—they’ve managed through market cycles; many and multiple market cycles. The Boston-based investment…
401(k) Funeral at NAPA Summit?
“Back in D.C., things are cray-cray right now,” Brian Graff said to laughter. “I came to Vegas for…
NAPA 401(k) Summit to Light Up Las Vegas Starting Sunday
The National Association of Plan Advisors is banking on a packed agenda to keep 401(k) advisors focused and informed at its annual summit.
401(k) Fee Fight Moves Forward Despite Fiduciary Delay
Whatever happens in the never-ending (and maddening) fiduciary rule saga, the momentum from 401(k) commissions to fees is…
Why CITs are Suddenly Popular for Retirement Saving
CITs are finally on the rise—only 75 years after their introduction. Part of the reason for the renewed…
Latest Big Retirement Name to Go Robo
T. Rowe Price is the latest major player in the 401(k) and retirement space to go digital with the…
Roth Versus Traditional IRA: Who Wins EVERY Time?
NerdWallet writes up the results of their latest research and finds savers who make maximum annual contributions to this type of account fare far better.
2 Top 401(k) Trends to Watch in 2017
Boston's Cerulli Associates advises asset managers to closely monitor product development in 401k QDIA market.