# Top 401(k) Plan Auditors
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## Provider ranking

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### [Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt, LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/holthouse-carlin-and-van-trigt-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

WestLake Village, CA

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 250 plans audited • $22.1B under management

**Company:** Est. 1991 • 800 employees

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### [Bonadio & Co LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/bonadio-and-co-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor • Pro Score 3.5

Pittsford, NY

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 238 plans audited • $17.5B under management

**Company:** Est. 1978

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### [Assurance Dimensions Inc.](https://planprovider.pro/provider/assurance-dimensions-inc)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Tampa, FL

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 236 plans audited • $6.9B under management

**Company:** Est. 2010

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### [Moss Adams LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/moss-adams-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor • Pro Score 3.3

Seattle, WA

**Credentials:** PCAOB Registered • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)

**Stats:** 220 plans audited • $136.0B under management

**Company:** Est. 1913 • 3,800 employees

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### [Katz Sapper & Miller LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/katz-sapper-and-miller-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Indianapolis, IN

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 213 plans audited • $13.0B under management

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### [PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/pricewaterhousecoopers-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Boston, MA

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 198 plans audited • $566.3B under management

**Company:** Est. 1998

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### [Whitley Penn LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/whitley-penn-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Fort Worth, TX

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 193 plans audited • $27.4B under management

**Company:** Est. 1986 • 800 employees

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### [Kimberlin Company, PLLC](https://planprovider.pro/provider/kimberlin-company-pllc)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Chandler, AZ

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 188 plans audited • $2.1B under management

**Company:** Est. 2012

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### [Kreischer Miller](https://planprovider.pro/provider/kreischer-miller)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Horsham, PA

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 182 plans audited • $25.3B under management

**Company:** Est. 1975 • 286 employees

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### [Templeton & Company, LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/templeton-and-company-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

West Palm Beach, FL

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 181 plans audited • $7.4B under management

**Company:** Est. 1990 • 66 employees

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### [Metz CPA PLLC](https://planprovider.pro/provider/metz-cpa-pllc)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Phoenix, AZ

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 178 plans audited • $3.6B under management

**Company:** Est. 1992

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### [RubinBrown LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/rubinbrown-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Overland Park, KS

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 177 plans audited • $28.3B under management

**Company:** Est. 1952

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### [Elliott Davis, LLC](https://planprovider.pro/provider/elliott-davis-llc)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Augusta, GA

**Credentials:** AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)

**Stats:** 157 plans audited • $10.0B under management

**Company:** Est. 1920 • 800 employees

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### [RKL LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/rkl-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Lancaster, PA

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 153 plans audited • $5.3B under management

**Company:** Est. 1952 • 600 employees

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### [Barnes Dennig & Co. Ltd](https://planprovider.pro/provider/barnes-dennig-and-co-ltd)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Cincinnati, OH

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 150 plans audited • $11.4B under management

**Company:** Est. 1965

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### [Frank Rimerman & Co. LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/frank-rimerman-and-co-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Palo Alto, CA

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 149 plans audited • $3.8B under management

**Company:** Est. 1949

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### [PBMares, LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/pbmares-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Richmond, VA

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 148 plans audited • $27.7B under management

**Company:** Est. 1963 • 750 employees

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### [Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.](https://planprovider.pro/provider/schneider-downs-and-co-inc)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Pittsburgh, PA

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 148 plans audited • $32.7B under management

**Company:** Est. 1956

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### [Vrakas CPAs + Advisors](https://planprovider.pro/provider/vrakas-cpas-advisors)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Brookfield, WI

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 139 plans audited • $3.4B under management

**Company:** Est. 1971

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### [Blue & Co LLC](https://planprovider.pro/provider/blue-and-co-llc)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Carmel, IN

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 136 plans audited • $15.0B under management

**Company:** Est. 1970 • 560 employees

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### [Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/gray-gray-and-gray-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Canton, MA

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 136 plans audited • $11.0B under management

**Company:** Est. 1945

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### [Miller Kaplan Arase LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/miller-kaplan-arase-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

North Hollywood, CA

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 136 plans audited • $21.5B under management

**Company:** Est. 1941

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### [Pickett, Chaney & McMullen LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/pickett-chaney-and-mcmullen-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Overland Park, KS

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 136 plans audited • $14.1B under management

**Company:** Est. 2001

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### [Miller, Cooper & Co., Ltd.](https://planprovider.pro/provider/miller-cooper-and-co-ltd)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Deerfield, IL

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 132 plans audited • $6.8B under management

**Company:** Est. 1919 • 466 employees

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### [Hogan Taylor LLP](https://planprovider.pro/provider/hogan-taylor-llp)

Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

Tulsa, OK

**Credentials:** Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

**Stats:** 129 plans audited • $14.0B under management

**Company:** Est. 2009 • 377 employees

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## Choosing the Right Retirement Plan Provider: A Focus on the 401k Auditor Role

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[The average 401(k) audit cost](https://planprovider.pro/benchmarks/401k-average/audit-cost) in the US as of 2024 was $$16,450.

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Selecting a retirement plan provider is one of the most significant decisions a business owner can make. The right provider offers essential services, manages complex regulations, and ultimately helps employees secure their financial future. When comparing options, understanding the role of key oversight personnel, like the **401k auditor**, is crucial for maintaining compliance and minimizing risk.

A retirement plan provider is responsible for administering the plan, handling investments, managing recordkeeping, and ensuring regulatory adherence. For larger plans, federal law often mandates an annual independent audit by a qualified **401k auditor**. This audit verifies the plan’s financials and ensures operational compliance with ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) rules.

## Why the 401k Auditor Matters in Provider Selection

The audit process is complex, and the quality of your plan provider can directly impact the ease and success of the annual review. A high-quality provider will: 

- Maintain impeccable records, simplifying the data collection for the **401k auditor**.

- Implement robust internal controls to prevent errors and fraudulent activity.

- Stay current with changing regulations to ensure the plan remains compliant year-round.

Choosing a provider with a proven track record of successful audits and strong fiduciary support can significantly reduce your administrative burden and liability. When evaluating potential partners, inquire about their internal compliance teams and how they assist clients in preparing for and responding to the findings of an independent **401k auditor**.

## Key Services Offered by Top Retirement Plan Providers

While compliance is paramount, providers also offer a range of services designed to enhance the plan for both the employer and the participants. These include:

- **Fiduciary Support:** Offering guidance and taking on some of the fiduciary responsibilities to lessen the employer's risk.

- **Investment Selection:** Providing access to a diverse menu of investment options and professional investment management services.

- **Participant Education:** Offering workshops, tools, and personalized advice to help employees make informed decisions about their savings.

- **Technology and Administration:** State-of-the-art platforms for seamless enrollment, contribution processing, and reporting.

The right provider acts as a strategic partner, helping you navigate complex legal requirements while delivering maximum value to your employees. Whether you are launching a new plan or looking to switch providers, thorough due diligence is essential. Focus on finding a provider who prioritizes transparency, compliance, and participant success. A strong relationship with your provider will ensure that when your plan is reviewed by a **401k auditor**, the process is smooth and stress-free.

Take the time to explore your options and find a provider whose expertise in administration and commitment to compliance aligns with your business needs and long-term goals.

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