Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Ecology Services, INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 521633980
- Sponsor Address: 9135 GUILFORD RD, COLUMBIA, MD, 21046
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 125
- Total Assets: $2.2M
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 | 125 | $2.2M | $15,287 | $88,758 |
| 2023 | 161 | $2.2M | $10,500 | $73,278 |
| 2022 | 174 | $2.0M | $17,603 | $93,310 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL LIFE INS CO | Recordkeeper | $23,786 | — | $23,786 |
| MERRILL LYNCH LIFE AGENCY, INC | Investment Advisor | $11,492 | — | $11,492 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL LIFE INS CO — Recordkeeper
- MERRILL LYNCH LIFE AGENCY, INC — Investment Advisor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $35,278
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 1.588% 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 | $34,878 | $11,492 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $35,026 | $10,465 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $32,674 | $10,705 | — | — | — |