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Cullen/frost Bankers 401(k)

Recordkeeping fees per participant · The 401(k) Stock Purchase Plan for Employees of Cullen/frost Bankers, Inc. and Its Affiliates · plan year 2024

$67.25

Higher than 94% of the 790 plans over $1B that report it.

Source

= $468,538 / 6,967
Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22

10th: $6.72median $34.2890th: $56.58

Percentiles compare this plan with the Schedule H plans over $1B in assets of the same plan year, excluding final filings; shown only where at least 50 comparable plans report the figure. Plan year 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31, filing received 2025-07-22.

Cost and contributions

Administrative expenses excluding investment management, per participant

$69.18

10th: $9.43median $44.4790th: $97.55

Higher than 79% of the 1,045 plans over $1B that report it.

Source

= $481,971 / 6,967
derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22

Administrative expenses per participant

$77.40

10th: $24.33median $70.0390th: $174.36

Higher than 57% of the 1,076 plans over $1B that report it.

Source

= $539,266 / 6,967
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22

Administrative expenses as a share of assets

0.044%

10th: 0.013%median 0.046%90th: 0.111%

Higher than 48% of the 1,076 plans over $1B that report it.

Source

= $539,266 / $1,214,356,557
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
assets_eoy: Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22

Employer contributions per participant

$4,319

10th: $1,442median $3,74490th: $8,760

Higher than 59% of the 1,135 plans over $1B that report it.

Source

= $30,092,879 / 6,967
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22

Employer share of total contributions

38.5%

10th: 19.8%median 33.4%90th: 47.5%

Higher than 70% of the 1,135 plans over $1B that report it.

Source

= $30,092,879 / $78,237,214
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
total_contrib: Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22

Plan terms, as stated in Cullen/frost Bankers, Inc.'s SEC filings

Automatic enrollment

“With respect to 401(k) contributions, newly hired eligible employees are automatically enrolled at a specified deferral rate (currently 7% of compensation), which is contributed to the Plan on their behalf.”

Form 11-K filed 2026-06-26, for the year ended 2025-12-31 · plan description note, general · source document

Terms quoted from the filing for the year ended 2025-12-31. Figures cover plan year 2024. The plan document governs.

Plan features

2H partially participant-directed · 2J 401(k) feature · 2K 401(m) arrangement · 2O ESOP-related feature · 2T default investment (QDIA) · 3H controlled-group sponsor · 2F ERISA 404(c) plan · Form 5500, line 8a; TYPE_PENSION_BNFT_CODE pos 81; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22

Full record, The 401(k) Stock Purchase Plan for Employees of Cullen/frost Bankers, Inc. and Its Affiliates

FieldValueSource
Plan sponsorCULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC.Form 5500, Part II line 2a; SPONSOR_DFE_NAME pos 19; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Plan nameTHE 401(K) STOCK PURCHASE PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATESForm 5500, line 1a; PLAN_NAME pos 16; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Sponsor EIN / plan number74-1751768 / 003Form 5500, line 2b; SPONS_DFE_EIN pos 44; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Plan typesingle-employerForm 5500, Part I line A; TYPE_PLAN_ENTITY_CD pos 4; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Sponsor locationSAN ANTONIO, TXForm 5500, line 2a; SPONS_DFE_MAIL_US_STATE pos 25; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Industry (business code)522110, Finance and insuranceForm 5500, line 2d; BUSINESS_CODE pos 46; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Plan year2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31Form 5500, Part I plan year; FORM_PLAN_YEAR_BEGIN_DATE pos 2; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Filing received2025-07-22Form 5500, EFAST2 receipt date; DATE_RECEIVED pos 102; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Final filingnoForm 5500, Part I line B; FINAL_FILING_IND pos 8; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Amended filingnoForm 5500, Part I line B; AMENDED_IND pos 7; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Participants, beginning of year6,747Form 5500, line 5; TOT_PARTCP_BOY_CNT pos 71; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Active participants5,979Form 5500, line 6a(2); TOT_ACTIVE_PARTCP_CNT pos 72; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Participants, end of year7,179Form 5500, line 6f; TOT_ACT_RTD_SEP_BENEF_CNT pos 77; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Participants with an account balance6,967Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Total assets, beginning of year$1,039,296,960Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (a); TOT_ASSETS_BOY_AMT pos 30; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Total assets, end of year$1,214,356,557Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Net assets, end of year$1,214,356,557Schedule H, line 1l col (b); NET_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 67; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Total income$273,930,796Schedule H, Part II line 2d; TOT_INCOME_AMT pos 97; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Net income$175,059,597Schedule H, line 2k; NET_INCOME_AMT pos 111; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Employer contributions$30,092,879Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Participant contributions$41,862,886Schedule H, line 2a(1)(B); PARTICIPANT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 69; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Other contributions (incl. rollovers)$6,281,449Schedule H, line 2a(1)(C); OTH_CONTRIB_RCVD_AMT pos 70; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Total contributions$78,237,214Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Benefit payments$98,292,225Schedule H, line 2e(4); TOT_DISTRIB_BNFT_AMT pos 101; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Total expenses (incl. benefit payments)$98,871,199Schedule H, line 2j; TOT_EXPENSES_AMT pos 110; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Total administrative expenses$539,266Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Contract administrator fees$3,600Schedule H, line 2i(2); CONTRACT_ADMIN_FEES_AMT pos 106; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Recordkeeping fees$468,538Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
IQPA audit fees$0Schedule H, line 2i(4); IQPA_AUDIT_FEES_AMT pos 161; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Investment advisory and management fees$57,295Schedule H, line 2i(5); INVST_MGMT_FEES_AMT pos 107; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Administrative expenses excluding investment management$481,971derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Held in master trusts$0Schedule H, line 1c(11) col (b); INT_MASTER_TR_EOY_AMT pos 53; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Held in common/collective trusts$0Schedule H, line 1c(9) col (b); INT_COMMON_TR_EOY_AMT pos 51; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Held in mutual funds$756,344,121Schedule H, line 1c(13) col (b); INT_REG_INVST_CO_EOY_AMT pos 55; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22
Independent auditorERNST & YOUNGSchedule H, Part III line 3a; ACCOUNTANT_FIRM_NAME pos 116; filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22

Position = column in the DOL layout for form year 2024. Filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22.

Service providers paid directly by the plan

ProviderRelationshipService codesDirect compensationIndirect
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONALrecordkeeperRECORDKEEPER 37 Participant loan processing; 60 Sub-transfer agency fees; 64 Recordkeeping fees; 65 Account maintenance fees; 71 Securities brokerage commissions and fees $471,256yes
STRATEGIC ADVISORS, INC.ADVISOR 27 Investment advisory (plan) $57,295no
AON CONSULTING, INC.PLAN SPONSOR 16 Consulting (general) $9,833no

Schedule C Part I line 2: name (a), service codes (b), relationship (c), direct compensation paid by the plan (d), indirect compensation received (e). Filing 20250722173822NAL0003117713001, received 2025-07-22.

What changed since the 2023 plan year

Figure20232024Change
Total assets$1,039,296,960$1,214,356,55716.8%
Participants with a balance6,5756,9676.0%
Administrative expenses$299,948$539,26679.8%
Recordkeeping fees per participant$40.11$67.2567.7%
Employer contributions$31,905,433$30,092,879-5.7%

Prior filing 20240719114956NAL0006782929001, received 2024-07-19; the plan years are contiguous.

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Sponsor name as filed: CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC.; SEC registrant: CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC. (CIK 39263, matched by EIN; display name from the Form 11-K cover).