Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Principal Financial Group, INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 421520346
- Sponsor Address: 711 HIGH STREET, DES MOINES, IA, 503922310
- Plan Type: DB
- Total Participants: 12,410
- Total Assets: $1.5B
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: No
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: No
- Participant Loans: No
- Participant-Directed Investments: No
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: No
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,410 | $1.5B | $55.0M | $0 |
| 2023 | 12,778 | $1.7B | $55.0M | $0 |
| 2022 | 11,788 | $1.5B | $0 | $0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS LLC | Investment Advisor | $6,197,860 | — | $6,197,860 |
| PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | Recordkeeper | $2,198,786 | — | $2,198,786 |
| STATE STREET | Other Service Provider | $1,156,265 | — | $1,156,265 |
| AKSIA | Investment Advisor | $21,010 | — | $21,010 |
| IDC | Other Service Provider | $11,616 | — | $11,616 |
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $9,585,537
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.654% 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 | $11,397,715 | $21,046 | $2,198,786 | — | — |
| 2023 | $9,997,164 | $6,199,802 | $1,940,772 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — |