Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Empire Marketing Strategies, INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 311133276
- Sponsor Address: 11243 CORNELL PARK DRIVE, BLUE ASH, OH, 45242
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 1,332
- Total Assets: $75.2M
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,332 | $75.2M | $2.1M | $5.3M |
| 2023 | 1,152 | $67.0M | $1.9M | $4.9M |
| 2022 | 1,127 | $57.6M | $1.7M | $4.4M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARNES DENNIG | Auditor | $15,000 | — | $15,000 |
Verified Provider Profiles
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- BARNES DENNIG — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $15,000
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.020% 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 | $230,789 | $80,474 | — | $15,000 | — |
| 2023 | $225,178 | $76,257 | — | $19,533 | — |
| 2022 | $192,440 | — | $192,440 | — | — |