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 Maddening 401(k) Financial Wellness Contradiction
Retirement savings anxiety is rising as fewer Americans feel confident they’ve saved enough or plan to boost contributions.
Is Fiduciary Worth it for 401(k) Advisors?
Fiduciary Rule Advisors must decide between defined contribution plans and wealth management as compliance rules reshape their future.
What’s in DOL Pick Puzder’s 401(k) Plan?
It’s a fast-food 401(k) plan without a lot of nourishment. Reuters took a look at the 401(k) plan…
First State-Based 401(k) Plan Chooses Its Provider
The Oregon Retirement Savings Plan, which claims to be the first state-run 401(k) plan, has approved service-provider giant Ascensus.
2 (Potential) Problems With 401(k) Target-Date Funds
They keep investors properly invested, and solve for many of the behavioral finance frustrations routinely trumpeted by the…
Does Puzder Pick Doom DOL Fiduciary Rule?
Andy Puzder regulation stance sparks debate as Trump’s labor pick, with fiduciary rule and business growth on the line.
Americans ‘Terrified’ of This Retirement Issue
Another reason for the efficacy of Health Savings Accounts—more than seven in 10 Americans nearing retirement say they…
Overwhelming Majority Failed 401(k) Financial Education Quiz
Think 401(k) participants understand the plans in which they’re enrolled? Think again. More than 70 percent of respondents…
Who’s Calling for 401(k) Fiduciary Repeal Now?
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, asked three top regulators…
401(k) Participants Like ‘Bionic’ Financial Advice
Debate done, over, finis… For 401(k) advisors still concerned about the toll the robo advisor will take on…