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

Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by Mercado Latino, Inc. ยท California ยท Wholesale Trade

What the 2023 filing shows

Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan holds $978K for 134 participants - about $7,296 per participant, down 18.4% over the 2022 plan year.

$978K
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
134
covered participants
$7,296
avg assets per participant
-18.4%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $221K for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$978K
Participants
134
State
Industry
Wholesale Trade

What the Filing Says About Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan

Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Mercado Latino, Inc., headquartered in California. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $978K in total end-of-year assets and covers 134 participants across the Wholesale Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 953756903, and the plan has been effective since 1995-03-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $1M at the beginning of 2022 to $978K at year-end โ€” a decline of 18.4%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $978K, with reported net income of $-220,919 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)$1M
Total Assets (End of Year)$978K
Net Assets (End of Year)$978K
Net Income$-220,919
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN953756903
Plan Effective Date1995-03-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Mercado Latino, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 134 $978K
2023 1 130 $1M
2024 1 126 $1M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan holds $978K in total assets with 134 participants. It is sponsored by Mercado Latino, Inc..
What type of plan is Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan?
Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1995-03-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 953756903.
Who sponsors the Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan?
Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan is sponsored by Mercado Latino, Inc., located in California. The sponsor's EIN is 953756903 and the plan operates in the Wholesale Trade industry.
How did Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan perform in 2022?
Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan declined by 18.4% during 2022, moving from $1M to $978K in total assets. Net income was $-220,919.
Where can I find official filings for Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 953756903 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Mercado Latino, Inc. 401(k) Pension 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) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 953756903.

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.