Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Adams Communications Company LLC, Dba Adams Publishing Group
- Sponsor EIN: 464951341
- Sponsor Address: 29088 AIRPORT RD., EASTON, MD, 21601
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 1,399
- Total Assets: $48.6M
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: Yes
- Participant Loans: Yes
- Participant-Directed Investments: Yes
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: Yes
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,399 | $48.6M | $5,718 | $3.3M |
| 2023 | 1,544 | $47.1M | $6,030 | $3.4M |
| 2022 | 1,704 | $42.3M | $6,044 | $3.7M |
Service Providers (Schedule C)
Vendors paid $5,000 or more for services to the plan, ranked by total compensation (direct + indirect fees).
| Provider Name | Role | Direct Compensation | Indirect Compensation | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRTH-SMITH & ARCHIBALD, LLC | Auditor | $25,000 | — | $25,000 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- FIRTH-SMITH & ARCHIBALD, LLC — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $25,000
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.051% of plan assets
Historical Administrative Expenses
Breakdown of administrative expense categories reported on Form 5500 filings.
| Year | Total Admin Expenses | Investment Mgmt Fees | Contract Admin Fees | IQPA Audit Fees | Professional Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $244,068 | $51,533 | — | $25,000 | — |
| 2023 | $281,339 | $62,325 | — | $63,515 | — |
| 2022 | $209,998 | $36,281 | — | — | $8,316 |