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.
Big News for Anyone Interested in 401(k) Robo Advisors
Financial Engines acquires The Mutual Fund Store to expand advisory services, adding in-person advisors and comprehensive financial planning.
Hug it Out: Signs of Resolution in The Passive vs. Active Management Debate?
Like the Hatfields and McCoys (or “tastes great-less filling”), it’s seemingly raged forever, but will the active vs.…
Treasury Officially Launches myRA Program For Workers Who Lack Access to 401(k)s
According to a 2015 Federal Reserve Report, 31 percent of non-retired individuals said they have no retirement savings…
Boeing to Pay $57 Million in Latest 401(k) Lawsuit Settlement
Boeing comes in for a hard landing. The plane-building mega-giant has agreed to pay $57 million to end a…
Kool-Aid Alert: Passive Pros Dimensional Fund Advisors Launch 401(k) Target-Date Fund
Passive investment evangelists Dimensional Fund Advisors is entering the target-date market, and per their well-established reputation, they’re doing…
Be True to Your School: High Schools Now Teach Reading, Writing, 401(k)s
Client education seminars might not be as necessary in the future. The reason? High school coursework in 401(k)s.…
The Robo-Advice Market Will Reach How Much In AUM?
No surprise; more 401(k) robo advice is on the way. A new report from global analytics firm Cerulli…
Passive Boom: $1 trillion Could Move to Index Funds if Fiduciary Rule Implemented
Here’ another reason to love or hate the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule (depending on one’s perspective). Reuters…
Why 401(k) Advisors Should Love (And Competitors Fear) Envestnet Retirement Solutions
As Babu Sivadasan ticks off the capabilities of Envestnet Retirement Solutions, we wonder if it might have been easier…
Women Save More, Have Less in 401(k)s than Men
Vanguard examined gender differences in participants of defined contribution (DC) plans, finding while that women exhibit better retirement…