Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Benjamin F. Edwards & Co., INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 263472087
- Sponsor Address: ONE NORTH BRENTWOOD BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63105
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 739
- Total Assets: $125.6M
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: Yes
- Participant Loans: No
- 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 | 739 | $125.6M | $5.4M | $9.5M |
| 2023 | 706 | $97.4M | $5.6M | $8.7M |
| 2022 | 701 | $73.9M | $2.1M | $8.2M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR | $205,715 | — | $205,715 |
| CREATIVE PLANNING, INC. | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | — | $79,401 | $79,401 |
| UHY LLP | Auditor | — | — | $0 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- CREATIVE PLANNING, INC. — INVESTMENT ADVISORY
- UHY LLP — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $285,116
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.227% 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 | $205,715 | — | $205,715 | — | — |
| 2023 | $169,233 | — | $169,233 | — | — |
| 2022 | $159,136 | — | $159,136 | — | — |