Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Echostar Corporation
- Sponsor EIN: 261232727
- Sponsor Address: 100 INVERNESS TERRACE EAST, ENGLEWOOD, CO, 80112
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Plan Number: 001
- Total Participants: 1,722
- Total Assets: $658.4M
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: No
- Participant Loans: Yes
- Participant-Directed Investments: Yes
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: Yes
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,722 | $658.4M | $5.8M | $23.3M |
| 2022 | 1,697 | $558.2M | $10.9M | $22.5M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRATEGIC ADVISORS, INC. | Investment Advisor | $64,933 | — | $64,933 |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL | Recordkeeper | $21,009 | — | $21,009 |
| BONADIO GROUP | Auditor | $9,400 | — | $9,400 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- STRATEGIC ADVISORS, INC. — Investment Advisor
- FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL — Recordkeeper
- BONADIO GROUP — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $95,342
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.014% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $99,227 | $64,933 | $300 | — | — |
| 2022 | $56,906 | $41,376 | — | — | — |