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.
401(K)s Confound Critics By Doing What They Should
In a startling reversal, Alicia Munnell of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College revealed last month…
ETFs Are Scarce in 401(k) Plans, However …
It’s no secret, ETF adoption in 401(k)s is pretty dismal. Reasons vary, but most critics agree intraday trading…
Who’s No. 1 in 401(k) and Retirement Readiness?
Yankee 401(k) advisors rejoice. The amount of help your plan sponsor clients and participants need with 401(k) savings…
‘NOLA’ for COLA: 401(k) Contribution Limits Remain Unchanged
Everyone’s favorite collection agency, the Internal Revenue Service announced Wednesday that cost‑of‑living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for 401(k)s…
401(k) Assets: 3 Reasons They’re on the Rise
Do employers finally get it, or is it a defensive move to prevent top talent from leaving? Who…
‘National Save for Retirement Week’ Well Underway, Sorely Needed
It’s not as well-known as “Fire Prevention Week” or have the immediacy of “Save Your Vision Week,” but…
Oh Baby! Voya Offers Every Child Born on Monday a $500 Mutual Fund Investment
Talk about a creative use of marketing dollars. Voya Financial will give every baby born in the United…
PIMCO Troubles, Outflows Continue
PIMCO can’t catch a break. After recent reports of lawsuits and more lawsuits, PIMCO Total Return now has…
One Retirement Plan Outperforms All the Rest
Hey, money-grubbing jerks, our non-profit counterparts are killing us. That would appear to be the lesson from TIAA-CREF’s latest…
ETFs In 401(k)s: 3 Reasons for a Solid Look
WHILE EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS themselves aren’t new, they are relatively new to 401(k) and other defined contribution retirement…