Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Winston Brands, INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 362735234
- Sponsor Address: 2521 BUSSE ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 600076118
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 302
- Total Assets: $18.6M
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: No
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 302 | $18.6M | $223,863 | $1.3M |
| 2023 | 272 | $16.3M | $0 | $1.3M |
| 2022 | 298 | $15.8M | $578,876 | $1.5M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH | ADVISOR | $31,750 | — | $31,750 |
| JOHN HANCOCK USA | RECORDKEEPER | $5,618 | — | $5,618 |
| SIKICH CPA LLC | Auditor | — | — | $0 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH — ADVISOR
- JOHN HANCOCK USA — RECORDKEEPER
- SIKICH CPA LLC — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $37,368
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.201% 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 | $110,883 | $31,750 | $55,849 | — | — |
| 2023 | $91,707 | $26,719 | $48,299 | — | — |
| 2022 | $95,388 | $30,021 | $65,367 | — | — |