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.
Do Catch-Up Contributions Increase 401(k) Savings?
It’s a great question, asked and answered by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. And that…
Inside One NFL Team’s Generous 401(k)
The stats are alarming, and we’re not talking about performance on the field. The high number of professional…
Financial Engines to Offer Personalized 401(k) Advice
Financial Engines, the mega-RIA founded by Nobel laureate Bill Sharpe (pictured), said it will make its advisors available…
The Pope’s Heavenly Retirement Package
Pope and retirement are two terms rarely invoked together. Pope Benedict XVI became the first pontiff to resign…
401k Specialist Issue 2, 2015
The rollover wave, tsunami, frenzy, madness (pick your metaphor) has begun. How can you attract and retain as…
Robo Takes Aim at Brokerage Giants, Exposes ‘Hidden Fees’
Personal Capital, a robo-advice provider, recently unveiled its “hall of shame,” highlighting several firms accused of excessively charging…
Is the Retirement Crisis Exaggerated? Alicia Munnell Seems to Say Yes
Savers rejoice! It seems the “retirement savings crisis” might be (somewhat) overblown. In a startling reversal, Alicia Munnell…
Surprise! Financial Advisors Serve a Purpose: Franklin Templeton
Rand Corp. says maybe, Franklin Templeton says definitely. The amount of help financial advisors bring to the table…
Watching the Watchers: What Does Morningstar Offer in its 401(k)?
Well, this is interesting. Ever wonder about the vino the staff swills at Wine Spectator, or the stogies…
What’s Next for ETF Adoption in 401(k)s?
RETIREMENT-PLAN RENAISSANCE MAN SKIP SCHWEISS wears multiple hats at TD Ameritrade Institutional. He’s managing director of advisor advocacy…