Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Empire Today, LLC
- Sponsor EIN: 364281606
- Sponsor Address: 333 NORTHWEST AVE., NORTHLAKE, IL, 60164
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 1,714
- Total Assets: $63.7M
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 | 1,714 | $63.7M | $1.7M | $5.2M |
| 2023 | 1,569 | $60.2M | $3.6M | $5.3M |
| 2022 | 1,522 | $47.4M | $3.5M | $5.2M |
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 | RECORDKEEPER | $190,858 | — | $190,858 |
| MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $68,812 | — | $68,812 |
| GRANT THORNTON LLP | Auditor | — | — | $0 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- GRANT THORNTON LLP — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $259,670
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.408% 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 | $260,319 | $68,812 | $43,885 | — | — |
| 2023 | $262,110 | $57,083 | $201,289 | — | — |
| 2022 | $299,502 | $53,513 | $242,689 | — | — |