Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: East West Bank
- Sponsor EIN: 952795851
- Sponsor Address: 135 N LOS ROBLES AVENUE 7TH FLOOR, PASADENA, CA, 91101
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Plan Number: 001
- Total Participants: 4,204
- Total Assets: $729.2M
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,204 | $729.2M | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | 2,998 | $635.7M | $13.6M | $32.4M |
| 2023 | 2,858 | $538.0M | $12.7M | $30.0M |
| 2022 | 2,708 | $442.5M | $11.4M | $27.6M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPOWER ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY O | Recordkeeper | $81,987 | — | $81,987 |
| BDO USA LLP | Auditor | $63,968 | — | $63,968 |
| FOCUS OPERATING LLC DBA JFS WEALTH | Investment Advisor | $50,000 | — | $50,000 |
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $195,955
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.027% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,951,200 | $50,000 | — | $63,968 | — |
| 2024 | $383,307 | $50,000 | $56,107 | $65,264 | — |
| 2023 | $356,493 | $50,000 | $237,700 | $63,430 | — |
| 2022 | $391,278 | $50,000 | $280,221 | — | $59,307 |