Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Merle Norman Cosmetics, INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 952948991
- Sponsor Address: 9130 BELLANCA AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA, 90045
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 198
- Total Assets: $18.9M
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 | 198 | $18.9M | $30,009 | $754,710 |
| 2023 | 193 | $17.6M | $41,258 | $705,744 |
| 2022 | 197 | $14.0M | $27,644 | $678,941 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES LLC | ADVISOR | $35,792 | — | $35,792 |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL | RECORDKEEPER | $9,211 | — | $9,211 |
| HOLTHOUSE CARLIN & VAN TRIGT LLP | Auditor | — | — | $0 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL — RECORDKEEPER
- HOLTHOUSE CARLIN & VAN TRIGT LLP — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $45,003
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.239% 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 | $45,003 | $35,792 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $32,247 | $30,078 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $40,494 | — | — | — | — |