Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: The Whitestone Group, INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 341941099
- Sponsor Address: 6422 EAST MAIN STREET, REYNOLDSBURG, OH, 43068
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 418
- Total Assets: $5.5M
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 | 418 | $5.5M | $1.7M | $18,746 |
| 2023 | 298 | $4.6M | $1.6M | $18,239 |
| 2022 | 77 | $3.4M | $683,660 | $34,990 |
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 O | RECORDKEEPER | $27,386 | — | $27,386 |
| MERRILL LYNCH | BROKER | $21,687 | — | $21,687 |
| MCGREGOR & ASSOCIATES, INC. | CONTRAC ADMIN | $8,865 | — | $8,865 |
| CLARK SCHAEFFER HACKETT | Auditor | — | — | $0 |
Verified Provider Profiles
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- MERRILL LYNCH — BROKER
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $57,938
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 1.053% 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 | $46,903 | $22,048 | $8,865 | — | — |
| 2023 | $76,276 | $18,185 | — | $17,000 | — |
| 2022 | $36,062 | — | — | — | $36,062 |