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

Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust

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

Sponsored by Bestco, LLC · North Carolina · Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust holds $28M for 642 participants — about $44,365 per participant, down 14.8% over the 2022 plan year.

$28M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
642
covered participants
$44,365
avg assets per participant
-14.8%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $5M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$28M
Participants
642
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust

Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Bestco, LLC, headquartered in North Carolina. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $28M in total end-of-year assets and covers 642 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 221472824, and the plan has been effective since 1991-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $33M at the beginning of 2022 to $28M at year-end — a decline of 14.8%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $28M, with reported net income of $-4,950,974 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)$33M
Total Assets (End of Year)$28M
Net Assets (End of Year)$28M
Net Income$-4,950,974
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN221472824
Plan Effective Date1991-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Bestco, LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 642 $28M
2023 1 717 $4M
2024 1 720 N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust holds $28M in total assets with 642 participants. It is sponsored by Bestco, LLC.
What type of plan is Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust?
Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1991-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 221472824.
Who sponsors the Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust?
Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust is sponsored by Bestco, LLC, located in North Carolina. The sponsor's EIN is 221472824 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust perform in 2022?
Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust declined by 14.8% during 2022, moving from $33M to $28M in total assets. Net income was $-4,950,974.
Where can I find official filings for Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust?
Official Form 5500 filings for Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and Trust are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 221472824 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Bestco, LLC Profit Sharing Retirement 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) — original filing retrieval by EIN 221472824.

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.