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.
401(k) Plan Fees Continue to Crater
Lower investment fees overall helped reduce 401(k) fees (again) in 2016. “Our data shows 401(k) fees declined in…
Braindead Dems Strike 401(k) Fear: Opinion
Illinois pension debt crisis deepens as state pushes a mandatory IRA plan while lawmakers focus on zombies over finances.
401(k) Specialist Issue 1, 2017
Stay informed with 401(k) Specialist Magazine: Scaramucci on fiduciary rules, curbing lawsuits, investment strategies, and more.
How to Put the Brakes on 401(k) Ambulance Chasers
401(k) lawsuits are increasing, creating risks for retirement plans, fiduciaries, and advisors as litigation spreads to smaller plans.
Make 401(k)s Great Again: Top Trump Advisor Scaramucci Sounds Off
Anthony Scaramucci navigates Trump's administration and challenges, questioning the DOL fiduciary rule's impact.
How 401(k) Advisors Protect Themselves from Risk
Under the pending DOL fiduciary rule, any perceived recommendation for how to treat money rolling out of a…
Don’t Get Burned: Marcia Wagner’s Top 401k Regulatory Risks
401k Tax Status Legislators and policymakers know the amount of tax revenue forgone from 401k plans is extremely…
Obamacare Replaced with Roth Health Savings Accounts?
Roth HSA offers a new way to replace Obamacare, with savings, coverage options, and rising popularity in retirement planning.
Vanguard Takes the Low Road in its Latest Announcement
The low-fee fight continues. On the heels of reports that Vanguard had more global net inflows than all…
401(k) Participants Stayed the Course in a Rocky Year
401(k) savings trends stayed strong in 2016, with most participants continuing contributions despite political and economic turmoil.