Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Barnes & Noble, INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 061196501
- Sponsor Address: 1400 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, WESTBURY, NY, 11590
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 13,045
- Total Assets: $789.9M
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: No
- Participant Loans: No
- Participant-Directed Investments: No
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: Yes
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,045 | $789.9M | $10.9M | $24.0M |
| 2023 | 12,897 | $688.1M | $10.2M | $22.0M |
| 2022 | 11,963 | $570.7M | $9.2M | $19.6M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY INVESTMENT INSTL OPS CO | Recordkeeper | $378,056 | — | $378,056 |
| STRATEGIC ADVISORS, INC | Investment Advisor | $33,051 | — | $33,051 |
| COOK STREET CONSULTING, INC | Recordkeeper | $20,688 | — | $20,688 |
| MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL BANKING OPS | Investment Advisor | $20,688 | — | $20,688 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- FIDELITY INVESTMENT INSTL OPS CO — Recordkeeper
- STRATEGIC ADVISORS, INC — Investment Advisor
- COOK STREET CONSULTING, INC — Recordkeeper
- MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL BANKING OPS — Investment Advisor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $452,483
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.057% 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 | $453,992 | $33,051 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $430,314 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $415,362 | — | — | — | — |