Recordkeeping fees per participant
not reported
Not reported on this filing.
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ACE Retirement Savings Plan
- Sponsor ACE Hardware
- Plan number 002
- Plan year 2024
- $50-250M in assets
- single-employer
Filed as negative.Schedule H line 2i(3) is reported as -$19,550. The filing is shown as received; the derived figures below treat a negative amount as zero, and a percentile is only shown for positive values.
Total assets, end of year · ACE Retirement Savings Plan · plan year 2024
$50,967,363
1,147 participants with a balance. This filing reports no recordkeeping fee and no administrative expenses excluding investment management, so there is no headline cost figure.
Source
Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07
Percentiles compare this plan with the Schedule H plans $50 to 250M 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 2025-10-07.
Cost and contributions
Administrative expenses excluding investment management, per participant
$0.00
Fewer than 50 comparable plans report this figure; no percentile.
Source
= $0 / 1,147
derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07
Administrative expenses per participant
$6.74
Higher than 2% of the 9,042 plans $50 to 250M that report it.
Source
= $7,733 / 1,147
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07
Administrative expenses as a share of assets
0.015%
Higher than 7% of the 9,049 plans $50 to 250M that report it.
Source
= $7,733 / $50,967,363
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07
assets_eoy: Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07
Employer contributions per participant
$1,809
Higher than 28% of the 9,105 plans $50 to 250M that report it.
Source
= $2,074,902 / 1,147
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07
Employer share of total contributions
36.0%
Higher than 69% of the 9,112 plans $50 to 250M that report it.
Source
= $2,074,902 / $5,757,144
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07
total_contrib: Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07
Plan features
2J 401(k) feature · 2K 401(m) arrangement · 2S pre-approved plan document · 2T default investment (QDIA) · 3H controlled-group sponsor · 2E profit-sharing · 2F ERISA 404(c) plan · 2G fully participant-directed · 3D IRS pre-approved plan · Form 5500, line 8a; TYPE_PENSION_BNFT_CODE pos 81; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07
Full record, ACE Retirement Savings Plan
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION | Form 5500, Part II line 2a; SPONSOR_DFE_NAME pos 19; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Plan name | ACE RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN | Form 5500, line 1a; PLAN_NAME pos 16; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Sponsor EIN / plan number | 36-0700810 / 002 | Form 5500, line 2b; SPONS_DFE_EIN pos 44; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Plan type | single-employer | Form 5500, Part I line A; TYPE_PLAN_ENTITY_CD pos 4; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Sponsor location | OAK BROOK, IL | Form 5500, line 2a; SPONS_DFE_MAIL_US_STATE pos 25; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Industry (business code) | 423700, Wholesale trade | Form 5500, line 2d; BUSINESS_CODE pos 46; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Plan year | 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Form 5500, Part I plan year; FORM_PLAN_YEAR_BEGIN_DATE pos 2; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Filing received | 2025-10-07 | Form 5500, EFAST2 receipt date; DATE_RECEIVED pos 102; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Final filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; FINAL_FILING_IND pos 8; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Amended filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; AMENDED_IND pos 7; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Participants, beginning of year | 414 | Form 5500, line 5; TOT_PARTCP_BOY_CNT pos 71; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Active participants | 1,040 | Form 5500, line 6a(2); TOT_ACTIVE_PARTCP_CNT pos 72; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Participants, end of year | 1,322 | Form 5500, line 6f; TOT_ACT_RTD_SEP_BENEF_CNT pos 77; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Participants with an account balance | 1,147 | Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Total assets, beginning of year | $24,756,241 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (a); TOT_ASSETS_BOY_AMT pos 30; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Total assets, end of year | $50,967,363 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Net assets, end of year | $50,967,363 | Schedule H, line 1l col (b); NET_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 67; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Total income | $10,305,753 | Schedule H, Part II line 2d; TOT_INCOME_AMT pos 97; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Net income | $3,181,469 | Schedule H, line 2k; NET_INCOME_AMT pos 111; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Employer contributions | $2,074,902 | Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Participant contributions | $2,710,362 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(B); PARTICIPANT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 69; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Other contributions (incl. rollovers) | $971,880 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(C); OTH_CONTRIB_RCVD_AMT pos 70; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Total contributions | $5,757,144 | Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Benefit payments | $7,115,559 | Schedule H, line 2e(4); TOT_DISTRIB_BNFT_AMT pos 101; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Total expenses (incl. benefit payments) | $7,124,284 | Schedule H, line 2j; TOT_EXPENSES_AMT pos 110; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Total administrative expenses | $7,733 | Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Contract administrator fees | $0 | Schedule H, line 2i(2); CONTRACT_ADMIN_FEES_AMT pos 106; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Recordkeeping fees | -$19,550 (filed as negative) | Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| IQPA audit fees | $0 | Schedule H, line 2i(4); IQPA_AUDIT_FEES_AMT pos 161; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Investment advisory and management fees | $27,283 | Schedule H, line 2i(5); INVST_MGMT_FEES_AMT pos 107; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Administrative expenses excluding investment management | $0 | derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Held in master trusts | $0 | Schedule H, line 1c(11) col (b); INT_MASTER_TR_EOY_AMT pos 53; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Held in common/collective trusts | $0 | Schedule H, line 1c(9) col (b); INT_COMMON_TR_EOY_AMT pos 51; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Held in mutual funds | $48,546,048 | Schedule H, line 1c(13) col (b); INT_REG_INVST_CO_EOY_AMT pos 55; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
| Independent auditor | ERNST AND YOUNG LLP | Schedule H, Part III line 3a; ACCOUNTANT_FIRM_NAME pos 116; filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07 |
Position = column in the DOL layout for form year 2024. Filing 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07.
Service providers paid directly by the plan
| Provider | Relationship | Service codes | Direct compensation | Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MESIROW FINANCIAL | ADVISOR | 27 Investment advisory (plan) | $27,283 | no |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONALrecordkeeper | RECORDKEEPER | 37 Participant loan processing; 60 Sub-transfer agency fees; 64 Recordkeeping fees; 65 Account maintenance fees | $-19,550 | yes |
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 20251007110739NAL0011337634001, received 2025-10-07.
What changed since the 2023 plan year
| Figure | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $24,756,241 | $50,967,363 | 105.9% |
| Participants with a balance | 385 | 1,147 | 197.9% |
| Administrative expenses | $9,861 | $7,733 | -21.6% |
| Recordkeeping fees per participant | not reported | not reported | |
| Employer contributions | $1,158,085 | $2,074,902 | 79.2% |
Prior filing 20241011124336NAL0010920259001, received 2024-10-11; the plan years are contiguous.