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Form 5500 statement · plan year 1 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2024
Rockford Pipe Trades Industry 401(k) Plan
Sponsored by BD of Trustees of the Rockford Pipe Trades Industry 401(k) Plan, Rockford, IL
Form 5500 information is as filed by the plan administrator with the Department of Labor and may be amended. Figures reflect the plan year shown, not current balances. Form 5500 contains no individual account balances. Look up the original filing at EFAST2.
Rockford Pipe Trades Industry 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) plan sponsored by BD of Trustees of the Rockford Pipe Trades Industry 401(k) Plan of Rockford, Illinois. For the plan year ending 31 Dec 2024 it reported 738 participants, 567 of them active, and net assets of $52.2M. It is a multiemployer plan, maintained under collective bargaining agreements with more than one employer.
Net assets came to $70,780 per participant, well above the $46,267 median for defined contribution plans with 500 to 999 participants and well above the $54,962 median for defined contribution plans in construction. The figure is an average across everyone in the plan, including former employees with small balances; Form 5500 holds no individual account data.
The employer contributed $3.1M during the year, or $5,416 per active participant against a same-size median of $1,934; participants contributed $2.9M. Benefits paid out totalled $2.0M.
Schedule C lists 7 service provider organisations paid $5,000 or more, with reported compensation of $149K: $201 per participant, well above the same-size median of $113. Administrative expenses charged to the plan were $163K. Schedule C does not capture every cost: fees netted from fund returns and fees the employer pays directly are outside it.
Across the filings on record, net assets went from $8.7M in 2009 to $52.2M in 2024 (up 498%), and participants from 393 to 738 (up 88%).
The independent accountant's opinion on the financial statements was unmodified (unqualified).
Compared with similar plans
| Measure | This plan | Same size | Same industry | All US DC plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net assets per participant | $70,780 | $46,267 | $54,962 | $53,102 |
| Employer contributions per active participant | $5,416 | $1,934 | $2,728 | $2,175 |
| Schedule C compensation per participant | $201 | $113 | $162 | $123 |
| Schedule C compensation, share of net assets | 0.28% | 0.25% | 0.33% | 0.26% |
| Administrative expenses per participant | $220 | $109 | $166 | $116 |
Peer columns are medians for plan year 2024 across defined contribution plans with 100 or more participants: 500 to 999 participants (10,588 plans), construction (4,204) and all US plans (63,460). Fee medians cover plans that report an amount.
Trend by plan year
| Plan year | Participants | Net assets | Per participant | Employer contributions | Participant contributions | Schedule C compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 738 | $52.2M | $70,779 | $3.1M | $2.9M | $149K |
| 2023 | 787 | $43.2M | $54,858 | $2.5M | $2.5M | $143K |
| 2022 | 719 | $35.2M | $49,003 | $1.7M | $2.2M | $135K |
| 2021 | 713 | $41.7M | $58,519 | $1.3M | $1.9M | $143K |
| 2020 | 1,089 | $35.9M | $32,993 | $513K | $1.5M | $91K |
| 2019 | 561 | $29.6M | $52,807 | $97K | $1.8M | $93K |
| 2018 | 545 | $23.3M | $42,769 | $87K | $1.6M | $80K |
| 2017 | 485 | $23.3M | $47,961 | $83K | $1.6M | $67K |
| 2016 | 448 | $18.8M | $41,942 | $82K | $1.2M | $55K |
| 2015 | 408 | $17.0M | $41,650 | $104K | $1.0M | $56K |
| 2014 | 412 | $16.6M | $40,231 | $96K | $990K | $51K |
| 2013 | 405 | $15.4M | $38,010 | $83K | $790K | $44K |
| 2012 | 402 | $12.7M | $31,709 | $79K | $853K | $48K |
| 2011 | 396 | $10.9M | $27,444 | $78K | $875K | $34K |
| 2010 | 388 | $10.3M | $26,508 | $57K | $763K | $39K |
| 2009 | 393 | $8.7M | $22,237 | $62K | $750K | $35K |
Years in which the plan filed the full Form 5500 with 100 or more participants, from 2009. Plan year is the year in which the plan year began.
Statement for the year
- Net assets, beginning of year$43,173,216
- Employer contributions$3,071,071
- Participant contributions$2,873,115
- Rollovers and other contributions$0
- Total contributions$5,944,186
- Total income, including investment results$11,199,400
- Benefits paid$1,974,587
- Administrative expenses$162,702
- Total expenses$2,137,289
- Net income$9,062,111
- Net transfers$0
- Net assets, end of year$52,235,327
Participants
- Active participants567
- Retired or separated, receiving benefits40
- Retired or separated, entitled to future benefits131
- Participants with account balances717
- Total participants, end of year738
Fees and service providers
| Organisation | Services reported | Direct | Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empower Annuity Ins Co. of America | Recordkeeping fees | $63,751 | $0 |
| Empower Advisory Group, LLC | Investment management | $30,820 | $0 |
| Strategic Capital Inv. Advisors | Investment advisory (plan) | $23,625 | $0 |
| Legacy Professionals LLP | Accounting (including auditing); Recordkeeping and information management | $12,731 | $0 |
| Benefits Management Group, Inc. | Plan Administrator | $8,026 | $0 |
| Johnson & Krol LLC | Legal | $7,250 | $0 |
| Amalgamated Bank of Chicago | Trustee (bank, trust company, or similar financial institution) | $2,472 | $0 |
Schedule C, Part I line 2: providers that received $5,000 or more, with the form's own service codes. Individuals named on Schedule C (plan employees, individual trustees) are never shown and their compensation is excluded. Eligible indirect compensation disclosed by formula carries no dollar amount. See how to read Schedule C fees.
Administrative expenses on Schedule H
- Investment advisory and management fees$118,196
- Other administrative expenses$14,027
- IQPA audit fees$9,300
- Contract administrator fees$8,026
- Legal fees$7,250
- Recordkeeping fees$3,431
- Trustee and custodial fees$2,472
- Total administrative expenses$162,702
Investment structure
Assets at year end by Schedule H category. The form shows the kind of vehicle holding the money, not the funds on the menu.
- Registered investment companies (mutual funds)$45.9M · 87.9%
- Pooled separate accounts$3.0M · 5.8%
- Common/collective trusts$2.4M · 4.6%
- Receivables$666K · 1.3%
- Cash (interest and non-interest bearing)$231K · 0.4%
Audit and compliance answers, as filed
- Accountant's opinionUnmodified (unqualified)
- Audit scope limited under ERISA section 103(a)(3)(C)No
- Accounting firmLegacy Professionals LLP
- Participant contributions reported as transmitted lateYes, $96,003
- Covered by a fidelity bondYes, $500,000
- Blackout period during the yearNo
These are the plan administrator's own answers on Schedule H, Part IV. A reported late transmittal is the filer's disclosure of a timing lapse, usually corrected through the Department of Labor's voluntary program; the amount is the total involved, not a loss.
Plan characteristics
2CMoney purchase (other than target benefit) plan2FERISA section 404(c) plan2GTotal participant-directed account plan2JCode section 401(k) feature2TTotal or partial participant-directed account plan with a default investment account
Codes entered on Form 5500 line 8a, with the labels from the official instructions. Business code 238220: Plumbing, Heating, & Air-Conditioning Contractors.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion Home Services Group 401(k) Plan | Clarion Home Services Group LLC | 746 | $15.0M | $20,166 |
| O'Neil Industries, Inc. Incentive Savings Plan | O'Neil Industries, Inc. | 701 | $96.8M | $138,063 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 91 Annuity Plan | Board of Trustees Sheetmetal Workers Local 91 Annuity Plan | 772 | $176M | $228,597 |
| Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan | Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. | 678 | $12.3M | $18,214 |
| Clune Construction Company Employee Stock Ownership Plan | Killiney Holdings, Inc. | 794 | $217M | $272,964 |
| Aldridge Group, LLC 401(k) Retirement Plan | Aldridge Group, LLC | 634 | $117M | $184,295 |
Defined contribution plans in construction closest in size.
Questions and answers
How big is Rockford Pipe Trades Industry 401(k) Plan?
738 participants at the end of the plan year ending 31 Dec 2024, of whom 567 were active employees, with net assets of $52,235,327. Among defined contribution plans that places it in the 500 to 999 participants band, which held 10,588 plans in plan year 2024.
What does BD of Trustees of the Rockford Pipe Trades Industry 401(k) Plan contribute per participant?
The filing reports $3,071,071 in employer contributions for the year, which is $5,416 per active participant; the median for plans of the same type and size was $1,934 in plan year 2024. Form 5500 reports the total only. It does not state the match formula, and the per-participant figure is an average, not any one person's contribution.
What fees does the plan pay and how do they compare?
Schedule C reports $148,675 in compensation to service provider organisations, $201 per participant or 0.28% of net assets. The same-size median among plans reporting any Schedule C compensation was $113 per participant. Administrative expenses on Schedule H were $162,702. Investment costs deducted inside mutual funds and other pooled vehicles are not itemised on Form 5500, so these figures are a floor rather than a full cost.
Who runs the plan?
The sponsor is BD of Trustees of the Rockford Pipe Trades Industry 401(k) Plan. Recordkeeping or administration: Empower Annuity Ins Co. of America, Legacy Professionals LLP and Benefits Management Group, Inc.. Investment advisory or management: Empower Advisory Group, LLC and Strategic Capital Inv. Advisors. Trustee or custodian: Amalgamated Bank of Chicago. The financial statements were audited by Legacy Professionals LLP. Form 5500 also names the plan administrator's signer and other individuals; this site publishes organisations only.
Was the audit opinion unqualified?
The filing reports an unmodified (unqualified) opinion. Unmodified (formerly "unqualified") is the standard clean opinion.
How current is this, and does it show my balance?
This is the Form 5500 for the plan year 1 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2024, received by the Department of Labor on 10 Oct 2025. Filings are due seven months after the plan year ends, or nine and a half with an extension, so the public record always runs a year or more behind. It contains plan-level totals only: no individual balances, contributions or names of participants exist in the data.
Provenance
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Form 5500 research files (Form 5500, Schedule H, Schedule C) for plan years 2009 to 2025, public domain, with filings received through 24 Aug 2026. This page shows the latest filing on record for EIN 39-1951674, plan 002, received 10 Oct 2025; an amended filing replaces it at the next build. Medians and percentiles are computed by this site; see the methodology. Report an error through corrections.