401(k) · DOL Form 5500 · 2022

First Merchants Corporation 401(k) Plan

Data updated 2026-08-11

$205M
Total assets
2,157
Participants
96th
Percentile by assets
$94,885
Avg per participant
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Official DOL plan name: First Merchants Corporation Retirement Income and Savings Plan · Sponsored by First Merchants Corporation · Indiana · Finance & Insurance

$205M in assets, 2,157 participants

First Merchants Corporation's First Merchants Corporation Retirement Income and Savings Plan reported $205M in total assets and 2,157 participants in its 2022 DOL Form 5500 filing, ranking in the 96th percentile by assets among filed plans. Figures are as reported by the plan sponsor to the Department of Labor, not audited or endorsed by PlainRetire.

  • 96th percentile by assets (of 139,126 plans)
  • #8,581 in Finance & Insurance (9,261 peers)

Coverage in Indiana

First Merchants Corporation Retirement Income and Savings Plan covers 2,157 participants in Indiana, 4.0x the typical Indiana plan (state average ~541 per filing). Assets: $205M.

$205M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
2,157
covered participants
96th
percentile by assets (of 139,126 plans)
$94,885
avg assets per participant

The plan reported a net loss of $26M for the year, a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

State

Participants vs Indiana filers

In Indiana, the average filing covers about 541 participants across 2,302 plans. First Merchants Corporation Retirement Income and Savings Plan reports 2,157 participants - 4.0x that state average ($205M EOY assets).

Indiana filing particulars

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$231M
Net Assets (End of Year)$205M
Net Income-$26M
Employer EIN351544218
Plan Effective Date1991-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (First Merchants Corporation)

$260M$280M$300M$320M$340M$360M 202220232024 $282M $341M ▲ +20.9%
Total plan assets by year, all First Merchants Corporation plans on file
Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 2,310 $282M
2023 2 2,268 $321M
2024 2 2,340 $341M

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First Merchants Corporation Retirement Income and Savings Plan vs. nearby 401(k) plans in Indiana, assets vs. participants

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First Merchants Corporation Retirement Income and Savings Plan vs. nearby 401(k) plans in Indiana, assets vs. participants

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did First Merchants Corporation Retirement Income and Savings Plan assets move in 2022?
First Merchants Corporation Retirement Income and Savings Plan pulled back noticeably - down 11.4% during 2022, from $231M to $205M. Reported net income was -$26M.
How have First Merchants Corporation plan assets changed over time?
Across 3 plan years on file (2022-2024), First Merchants Corporation's sponsor-wide assets grew 20.9%, from $282M to $341M.
Where does First Merchants Corporation Retirement Income and Savings Plan rank by assets among Form 5500 filers?
First Merchants Corporation Retirement Income and Savings Plan ranks in the 96th percentile by end-of-year assets among 139,126 plans that reported assets for plan year 2022 (in the top 5% of all filed plans by assets).
Which 401(k) plans are similar in size to First Merchants Corporation Retirement Income and Savings Plan?
Among 401(k) plans in other states, the closest by assets is Arcosa 401(k) Plan in TX ($205M, 3,928 participants).

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Filing takeaways

Ways to act on First Merchants Corporation Retirement Income and Savings Plan's numbers.

  • By total assets, First Merchants Corporation Retirement Income and Savings Plan ranks in the top 5% of all filed plans by assets. See the largest plans
  • Compare it side-by-side against 3 similar 401(k) plans in Indiana. Compare plans
  • First Merchants Corporation's sponsor-wide assets have grown 20.9% since 2022 across 3 plan years on file. More Finance & Insurance plans