Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Designer Brands INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 310746639
- Sponsor Address: 810 DSW DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43219
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 10,332
- Total Assets: $241.8M
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: No
- 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 | 10,332 | $241.8M | $6.7M | $15.0M |
| 2023 | 7,189 | $227.3M | $6.7M | $14.5M |
| 2022 | 7,474 | $186.8M | $6.2M | $13.4M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEADEN & MOORE, LTD. | Auditor | — | — | $0 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- MEADEN & MOORE, LTD. — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $0
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 | $298,016 | $106,183 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $262,598 | $85,623 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $302,179 | $80,111 | — | — | — |