401(k)
2022 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan

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

Sponsored by Ghafari Associates, LLC · Michigan · Professional & Technical Services

What the 2023 filing shows

Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan holds $81M for 625 participants — about $128,980 per participant, down 17.5% over the 2022 plan year.

$81M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
625
covered participants
$128,980
avg assets per participant
-17.5%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $17M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$81M
Participants
625
State
Industry
Professional & Technical Services

What the Filing Says About Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan

Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Ghafari Associates, LLC, headquartered in Michigan. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $81M in total end-of-year assets and covers 625 participants across the Professional & Technical Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 383530824, and the plan has been effective since 1985-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $98M at the beginning of 2022 to $81M at year-end — a decline of 17.5%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $81M, with reported net income of $-17,128,381 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)$98M
Total Assets (End of Year)$81M
Net Assets (End of Year)$81M
Net Income$-17,128,381
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN383530824
Plan Effective Date1985-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Ghafari Associates, LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 625 $81M
2023 1 615 $100M
2024 1 601 $107M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan holds $81M in total assets with 625 participants. It is sponsored by Ghafari Associates, LLC.
What type of plan is Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan?
Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1985-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 383530824.
Who sponsors the Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan?
Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan is sponsored by Ghafari Associates, LLC, located in Michigan. The sponsor's EIN is 383530824 and the plan operates in the Professional & Technical Services industry.
How did Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan perform in 2022?
Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan declined by 17.5% during 2022, moving from $98M to $81M in total assets. Net income was $-17,128,381.
Where can I find official filings for Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 383530824 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Ghafari Companies 401(k) Plan compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2022.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 383530824.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.