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.
7 Changes to 401ks GAO Wants from the Department of Labor
Lifetime income is the Holy Grail of the financial services industry, with the Government Accountability Office acting as…
New 401(k) Content for Advisors on the Go
If you have time to kill and are sick of seeing the Kardashians, the Plan Sponsor Council of America…
CEO Under Fire for 401(k) Salary Deferral Mismanagement
A lesson in trust and the timely remittance of deferrals. The CEO of a nonprofit mental-health agency in Ohio…
10 Facts About 401(k) Plans: Investment Company Institute
401(k) Plan Insights: Discover crucial stats on contributions, investments, and age groups to optimize your retirement planning.
Senators Introduce Bill to Consolidate 401(k) Form 5500
Claiming only 22 percent of workers at small firms currently have access to a workplace savings plan, Senate…
Strategic Beta ETF Outlook in 401(k)s?
They’re getting all the attention. So-called strategic beta ETFs are increasingly popular, and will comprise 20 percent of client ETF portfolios…
Big Opportunity in Small 401(k) Plan Market
Think small to go big—at least with 401(k)s. That appears to be the lesson from the August 2016…
Relax, 401(k) Participants Are (Allegedly) Doing Great
We’ll either wear burlap sacks with dirt on our faces, or light cigars with $100 bills. Views of…
Shocker (Not)! 401(k) Funds Not Always Launched with Participants in Mind
Mutual fund families often launch trendy products for the sole purpose, unsurprisingly, of attracting assets. A recent paper…
The ‘Secret’ to 401k Participant Success?
Consistency counts—who knew? A recent study finds the average 401(k) plan account balance of workers who contribute consistently increased…