Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Bridgewater Optimal Portfolio, Ltd.
- Sponsor EIN: 981101915
- Sponsor Address: ONE NYALA FARMS ROAD, WESTPORT, CT, 06880
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Plan Number: 001
- Total Participants: 0
- Total Assets: $566.1M
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 | $566.1M | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | 0 | $952.6M | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 0 | $1.5B | $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 | $8,843,962 | — | $8,843,962 |
| BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION | Other Service Provider | $768,434 | — | $768,434 |
| NORTHERN TRUST HEDGE FUND SERVICES | Other Service Provider | $385,749 | — | $385,749 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. | Investment Advisor | $126,396 | — | $126,396 |
| CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | Other Service Provider | $76,374 | — | $76,374 |
| MACQUARIE GROUP LTD | Other Service Provider | $62,380 | — | $62,380 |
| SOCIETE GENERALE AMERICAS SECURITIE | Other Service Provider | $61,976 | — | $61,976 |
| NEWEDGE | Other Service Provider | $46,266 | — | $46,266 |
| BNP PARIBAS | Other Service Provider | $39,407 | — | $39,407 |
| KPMG LLP | Auditor | $33,758 | — | $33,758 |
| JP MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | Other Service Provider | $26,796 | — | $26,796 |
| BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC. | Other Service Provider | $14,787 | — | $14,787 |
| BANK OF AMERICA | Other Service Provider | $14,594 | — | $14,594 |
| MAPLES CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED | Other Service Provider | $14,321 | — | $14,321 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS LLP | Other Service Provider | $11,309 | — | $11,309 |
| FLEMING FINANCIAL SERVICES, P.C. | Other Service Provider | $8,800 | — | $8,800 |
| CARNE GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD | Other Service Provider | $7,516 | — | $7,516 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. — Investment Advisor
- KPMG LLP — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $10,542,825
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 1.862% 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 | $10,579,285 | $8,843,962 | $951,564 | $28,560 | — |
| 2023 | $11,728,107 | $9,727,679 | $1,016,335 | $27,090 | — |
| 2022 | $33,303,090 | $30,982,821 | $1,171,362 | — | $69,807 |