401(k)
2023 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust

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

Sponsored by Western State Agency, Inc. · North Dakota · Finance & Insurance

What the 2023 filing shows

Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust holds $45M for 269 participants — about $166,913 per participant, down 1.1% over the 2023 plan year.

$45M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
269
covered participants
$166,913
avg assets per participant
-1.1%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $512K for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$45M
Participants
269
State
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust

Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Western State Agency, Inc., headquartered in North Dakota. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $45M in total end-of-year assets and covers 269 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 450106740, and the plan has been effective since 2000-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $45M at the beginning of 2023 to $45M at year-end — a decline of 1.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $45M, with reported net income of $-511,999 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)$45M
Total Assets (End of Year)$45M
Net Assets (End of Year)$45M
Net Income$-511,999
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN450106740
Plan Effective Date2000-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Western State Agency, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 512 $61M
2023 2 537 $65M
2024 2 573 $77M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust holds $45M in total assets with 269 participants. It is sponsored by Western State Agency, Inc..
What type of plan is Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust?
Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 2000-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 450106740.
Who sponsors the Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust?
Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust is sponsored by Western State Agency, Inc., located in North Dakota. The sponsor's EIN is 450106740 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust perform in 2023?
Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust declined by 1.1% during 2023, moving from $45M to $45M in total assets. Net income was $-511,999.
Where can I find official filings for Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust?
Official Form 5500 filings for Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 450106740 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Western State Agency, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership 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 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 450106740.

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.