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.
A New York State of Mind: Mandatory Retirement Plans?
New York Retirement plans backed by small businesses as most owners seek affordable, state-managed options for employee savings.
Great News About 401(k) Plans to Close Out 2016
401(k) employer contributions drive savings as most plans include matches, diverse investment choices, and lower mutual fund fees.
11 Priorities for 401(k) Plan Sponsors
Make time to do what’s right. It’s a message from global work and wealth consulting firm Mercer, who…
What Will ‘Impact’ An Advisor’s 401k Fiduciary Obligations?
There is no doubt about the strong growth in assets deployed to impact investing—up 76 percent from 2012…
myRA Falls Far Short in First Year — Now What?
If you’re looking for an indication of government success in retirement savings, especially in light of state-initiated 401k and IRA plans, myRA may be it.
‘Seeking Financial Help’ Top 401(k) Participant Resolution
Election outcome stress in 2016 left many anxious, yet Americans stayed optimistic about finances heading into the new year.
DOL Shifts to City-Sponsored Retirement Plans
City Retirement Plan Rule helps municipalities expand retirement savings options and secure workers’ financial futures.
Struggling State Cancels Financial Literacy Program
It’s tough not to note the irony—they have no money to teach about money. In another example of…
Sending Out an SOS: Active Managers Need Help (Or Do They?)
(From Issue 4, 2016) Forgive active managers for feeling discouraged—the headlines, and fund flows, aren’t going their way. “More…
Female 401(k) Advisors Wanted (And Badly Needed)
What’s it gonna take? By now the stats are depressingly familiar — 401(k) advisors are overwhelmingly male and well…