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.
The Negative Impact of ‘Sudden Retirement’
Our neighbors to the north are struggling as well. New research from Investors Group reveals that two-out-of-five pre-retirees…
Poor Communication: Americans Doubt Parents’ Ability to Talk Money
Father’s Day just passed, but according to the COUNTRY Financial Security Index, 82 percent of Americans feel parents…
Top 10 ‘Toxic’ Phrases to Avoid When Discussing Alternative Investments With Clients: Invesco
It’s all about how you say it. A recent survey from Invesco shows that investors don’t react well…
‘Funded Status’ of Public Pensions Rise
A new issue brief from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence, The Funding of State and…
Millennial 401(K) Savers Have Better Financial Habits than Baby Boomers: T. Rowe Price
A new survey finds those “tech-obsessed, entitled” millennials with 401(k)s are generally living within their means and more…
401(K) Auto-Enrollment: ‘Great Tool, but Incomplete’
“401(k) auto-enrollment is the single most powerful thing we have to increase participation,” said Steve Wendel, before adding, “it’s…
Target Date Funds Receive High Marks from Morningstar Analysts
Target-date funds were widely praised by Morningstar analysts during the research firms opening festivities at its investment conference…
Jeremy Grantham’s Top 10 Issues for the End of the World: Morningstar 2015 Conference
Has hell frozen over? It would certainly appear that way, as legendary perma-bear Jeremy Grantham actually sounded a…
Morningstar Set To Kick-Off Annual Chicago Investment Confab
Gotta love June in Chicago. Research firm Morningstar is set to launch its 27th annual investment conference for…
Dog Bites Man: Americans Are Shortsighted About Their Retirement Finances
Not much of a surprise here, but it’s always good to reinforce—Americans need to save more on their…