Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Reviewed by PlainRetire Editorial, Retirement Plans Editorial Team · June 16, 2026

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Associated Banc-Corp · Wisconsin · Management of Enterprises

What the 2023 filing shows

Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan holds $676M for 4,052 participants — about $166,895 per participant, down 16.4% over the 2022 plan year.

$676M
total plan assets (2022 EOY): 4,052
covered participants: $166,895
avg assets per participant: -16.4%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $132M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)

$676M

Participants

4,052

State

Wisconsin

Industry

Management of Enterprises

What the Filing Says About Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Associated Banc-Corp, headquartered in Wisconsin. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $676M in total end-of-year assets and covers 4,052 participants across the Management of Enterprises industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 391098068, and the plan has been effective since 1987-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $809M at the beginning of 2022 to $676M at year-end — a decline of 16.4%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $676M, with reported net income of $-131,831,061 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)	$809M
Total Assets (End of Year)	$676M
Net Assets (End of Year)	$676M
Net Income	$-131,831,061
Plan Type	401(k)
Employer EIN	391098068
Plan Effective Date	1987-01-01
Filing Status	FILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Associated Banc-Corp)

Year	Plans	Participants	Total Assets
2022	2	7,515	$1.1B
2023	2	7,745	$1.2B
2024	2	7,755	$1.3B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan? ▼

As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan holds $676M in total assets with 4,052 participants. It is sponsored by Associated Banc-Corp.

What type of plan is Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan? ▼

Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1987-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 391098068.

Who sponsors the Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan? ▼

Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan is sponsored by Associated Banc-Corp, located in Wisconsin. The sponsor's EIN is 391098068 and the plan operates in the Management of Enterprises industry.

How did Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan perform in 2022? ▼

Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan declined by 16.4% during 2022, moving from $809M to $676M in total assets. Net income was $-131,831,061.

Where can I find official filings for Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan? ▼

Official Form 5500 filings for Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 391098068 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.

How does Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan compare to other plans? ▼

You can compare Associated Banc-Corp 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan against other 401(k) plans on the plan type page, or view plans in Wisconsin on the state page. PlainRetire tracks the 5,000 largest retirement plans in the U.S. by total assets.