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

Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust

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

Sponsored by Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. ยท Michigan ยท Professional & Technical Services

What the 2023 filing shows

Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust holds $58M for 306 participants - about $188,440 per participant, down 19.8% over the 2022 plan year.

$58M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
306
covered participants
$188,440
avg assets per participant
-19.8%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $14M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$58M
Participants
306
State
Industry
Professional & Technical Services

What the Filing Says About Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust

Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc., headquartered in Michigan. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $58M in total end-of-year assets and covers 306 participants across the Professional & Technical Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 381738670, and the plan has been effective since 1978-03-31. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $72M at the beginning of 2022 to $58M at year-end โ€” a decline of 19.8%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $58M, with reported net income of $-14,246,951 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 โ€” 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)$72M
Total Assets (End of Year)$58M
Net Assets (End of Year)$58M
Net Income$-14,246,951
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN381738670
Plan Effective Date1978-03-31
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 306 $58M
2023 1 328 $72M
2024 1 343 $84M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust holds $58M in total assets with 306 participants. It is sponsored by Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc..
What type of plan is Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust?
Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1978-03-31. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 381738670.
Who sponsors the Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust?
Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust is sponsored by Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc., located in Michigan. The sponsor's EIN is 381738670 and the plan operates in the Professional & Technical Services industry.
How did Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust perform in 2022?
Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust declined by 19.8% during 2022, moving from $72M to $58M in total assets. Net income was $-14,246,951.
Where can I find official filings for Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust?
Official Form 5500 filings for Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 381738670 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Sme Employees' Savings Plan and Trust 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) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 381738670.

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

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B โ€” 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.