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.
When and Why Most Workers Choose to Retire
We don’t like change, even if its change we’ve looked forward to for years, and it applies to retirement. A new study reveals why.
How to Have Productive Discussions About Portfolio Risk
Market Crash Risk is often overlooked by advisors, yet knowing potential losses helps investors prepare for future downturns.
Almost Half of 401(k) Savers Say this About Retirement
Ideal retirement planning matters as studies show how boomers and Gen Xers view savings, longevity, and future lifestyle goals.
Who Has the Best and Biggest 401(k) Plan In America?
An airline flew away with the best 401(k) in 2016, taking the No. 1 spot in BrightScope’s list of the country’s top 30 retirement plans.
Fixed Income Mutual Fund Flows Signal of Trump Worries?
Fixed income fund flows surged as investors moved away from U.S. equities in early 2017, showing a preference for safer assets.
A Really Awful Understanding of the 401(k) Fiduciary Rule
High-profile advisor Terry Savage proffered important consumer advice in the Chicago Tribune about the fiduciary rule, and goes completely of the rails.
Shock! (Not): Millennials Need to Save More in 401(k)s
It’s not surprising, but still disconcerting. Participation in 401(k) increases with age: Millennials have the lowest rates, and…
Where is IRA Rollover Money Going?
Over two-thirds of advisors (67 percent) funnel rollover money to a wrap/managed solution, according to IRA rollover data…
Scary Fact About 401(k) Preparedness
In a glaring example of why 401(k) financial wellness programs are so important—and why 401(k) advisors need a…
ICI Supports State 401(k) Rule Rollback
ICI likes what it sees in two Congressional resolutions introduced last week to block the advancement of state-run 401ks and similar retirement plans.