Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Bridgewater Defensive Alpha Fund, Ltd.
- Sponsor EIN: 981730543
- Sponsor Address: ONE NYALA FARMS ROAD, WESTPORT, CT, 06880
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Plan Number: 001
- Total Participants: 0
- Total Assets: $442.8M
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: No
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: No
- Participant Loans: No
- Participant-Directed Investments: No
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: No
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | $442.8M | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | 0 | $606.6M | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 0 | $531.9M | $0 | $0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGEWATER ASSOCIATES, LP | Other Service Provider | $7,847,341 | — | $7,847,341 |
| KPMG LLP | Auditor | $33,758 | — | $33,758 |
| MAPLES CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED | Other Service Provider | $16,842 | — | $16,842 |
| SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP | ERISA Attorney | $15,744 | — | $15,744 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS LLP | Other Service Provider | $12,732 | — | $12,732 |
| FLEMING FINANCIAL SERVICES, P.C. | Other Service Provider | $5,200 | — | $5,200 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- KPMG LLP — Auditor
- SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP — ERISA Attorney
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $7,931,617
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 1.791% 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 | $10,649,963 | $7,847,341 | — | $28,560 | — |
| 2023 | $10,216,895 | $6,408,339 | — | $27,090 | — |
| 2022 | $4,518,972 | $3,632,545 | $360,729 | — | $138,697 |