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.
Department of Justice Tries to Postpone Trump Fiduciary Order: UPDATE – Denied
Update: The United States District Court for Northern District of Texas has denied a challenge to the fiduciary…
Seriously Vanguard, Knock It Off
Vanguard Fund Inflows surged past all rivals in 2016, driven by low fees and strong performance appeal for global investors.
What Will Happen With Advisor 401(k) Rollover Recommendations?
Fact: 62 percent of advisors recommend rolling assets into their own solution; 14 percent recommend the money stays…
11 Tips for Every Young Financial Advisor
You may have the passion and the knack to make it big as a financial advisor. However, financial…
What 401(k) Target date Funds Really Need
Open-Architecture Funds offer 401(k) participants diversified managers and reduced risks in target date funds for stronger retirement outcomes.
401(k) Fees (Slowly) Resonating With Public
Industry attention is all over 401(k) fees — and fiduciary — but what about the general public? Despite recent…
Warren Tackles Trump’s Fiduciary Rule Rollback
Senator Elizabeth Warren reacted to President Trump’s rollback of the fiduciary rule Friday, releasing a statement that angrily…
Trump Issues Fiduciary Rule ‘Executive Memorandum,’ Sparking Confusion
UPDATE: According to The Wagner Law Group, President Trump issued an Executive Memorandum Friday afternoon that instructs the DOL…
Johnny Depp’s Bad Movies, Good Reasons for Fiduciary Rule
Johnny Depp money woes reveal mismanagement, costly spending, and lawsuits, highlighting the risks of poor financial oversight.
Average 401k Account Balances Did What?
Is it because of, or despite, President Trump? Probably neither, but a bull market doesn’t hurt (obviously). 401k…