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.
How Do Americans Feel About 401(k)s?
401(k) popularity is rising as 72% of U.S. households favor these plans for saving, control, and long-term retirement planning.
How 401(k) Target Date Investors Hurt Themselves
It might not be as “set it and forget it” as previously thought. Voya finds two-thirds of plan…
401(k) Target Date Funds Tank in 2015
Despite general praise for the product, target date funds struggled in 2015. A positive fourth-quarter performance was not…
Will ETFs Happen in 401(k) Plans?
It’s a question that’s getting attention of late, but the answer is always the same; is there a…
How to Ace 401(k) Plan Enrollment Meetings
“Stay away from irrelevant topics and information overload.” Sage advice from a breakout session Friday afternoon at TD…
Critical Issues for the RIA Industry: TD Ameritrade LINC 2016
“What got you here, won’t get you there.” It was the theme of Thursday morning’s opening keynote presentation…
Bad News Delivered at TD Ameritrade LINC 2016
Michael Hayden, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency, was unapologetically grim on Thursday, telling attendees of TD…
TD Ameritrade Buys Research and Consulting Firm FA Insight: TD Ameritrade LINC 2016
In a bit of a surprise Thursday, TD Ameritrade announced at its National LINC conference in Orlando it…
Fun, 401(k)s Mix Well at TD Ameritrade LINC 2016
In a bit of inventiveness on the part of show organizers to do something (anything) to snap the…
‘The Happiest Place For 401(k) Advisors On Earth:’ TD Ameritrade LINC 2016
What’s up in the 401(k) advisor space? TD Ameritrade Institutional is trying to find out. The institutional clearing…