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.
Why 401(k) and Social Security Coordination is Critically Important
For years, many retirees have considered their 401(k)s untouchable until mandatory withdrawals kick in at age 70½. But…
Top Techniques for Making a 401(k) Prospect Your Client
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401(k) ‘Reenrollment’ Reduces Expenses by 75 Percent
No matter the reason why a 401(k) plan reenrollment is performed, it’s a great way to either get…
Vanguard Lowers Expense Ratios (Again)
How low can they go? Vanguard investors saved nearly $55 million as a result of lower expense ratios…
SEC, DOL Fought Over 401(k) Fiduciary Rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Labor fought mightily over provisions in the fiduciary proposal, discord…
ETFs Snap Two-Year Winning Streak
Exchange traded funds snapped a streak of 23 straight months of positive flows dating back to January 2014,…
Trump’s Tacky 401(k) Trail
Let’s all remember The Huffington Post moved its coverage of Donald Trump to the entertainment page in an…
401(k) Fact: Employees Want More Help with Retirement Planning
Time flies. It’s been a decade since the passage of the Pension Protection Act, and a new survey…
401(k) Advisors: 7 Steps to Not Get Sued
Attorney Jerry Schlichter is on a roll. The managing partner with St. Louis-based Schlichter, Bogard & Denton filed…
The ‘Explosion’ of Collective Trusts in 401(k)s
Collective investment trusts might be he scrawny younger sibling to brawny older mutual funds, but they’re coming on…