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.
Seismic Shift! Complete Change in How 401(k)s are Positioned
Want higher 401(k) engagement, participation rates and therefore better retirement outcomes? Position 401(k)s as retirement income distribution vehicles,…
fi360 Launches New DOL-Related Training Program
Fiduciary training and designation giant fi360 is launching Fiduciary Essentials for Advisors (FEA), a new program to assist…
Active 401(k) Funds Need Help
Active funds continue to get pounded, although the beating has slowed a bit. Research behemoth Morningstar reported $25…
3 Reasons 401(k) Investment Costs are Rising
A rapid fire presentation from Burt White, CIO of LPL Financial, at the company’s conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado on…
Voya Slammed in 401(k) Fee Lawsuit Over Third-Party Relationship
Voya is the target of the latest lawsuit involving excessive 401(k) fees, allegedly involving its relationship with Financial…
BlackRock Launches ETF to Capitalize on Aging ‘Megatrend’
We’re all getting older; might as well find a way to monetize it. BlackRock announced a new lineup of four…
Morningstar to Compare Mutual Funds with ETFs
While experts contend it should never be an either/or decision when deciding on mutual funds and ETFs in…
401k Provider Symmetry Partners Hires Former Blackrock Exec
Asset management and 401(k) provider Symmetry Partners has hired former BlackRock director Timothy Baker, CFA, as director of product…
401(k) Firm CLS Investments Names New CEO
In a surprise announcement, 401(k) managed portfolio provider CLS Investments said Ryan Beach has been named CEO, replacing…
The End of Dodd-Frank?
“Economic growth for all, bank bailouts for none.” It’s part of the language included in an announcement last…