Defined Benefit (Pension)
2023 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN

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

VISTA CAPITAL LLC

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $24M in total assets and serves 1 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by VISTA CAPITAL LLC in Connecticut. The plan reported a net loss of $1M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$24M
Participants
1
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN

AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by VISTA CAPITAL LLC, headquartered in Connecticut. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $24M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 510529512, and the plan has been effective since 1983-04-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $25M at the beginning of 2023 to $24M at year-end — a decline of 4.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $24M, with reported net income of $-1,195,479 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)$25M
Total Assets (End of Year)$24M
Net Assets (End of Year)$24M
Net Income$-1,195,479
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN510529512
Plan Effective Date1983-04-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (VISTA CAPITAL LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 37 $40M
2023 1 1 $24M
2024 1 1 N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN holds $24M in total assets with 1 participants. It is sponsored by VISTA CAPITAL LLC.
What type of plan is AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN?
AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1983-04-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 510529512.
Who sponsors the AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN?
AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by VISTA CAPITAL LLC, located in Connecticut. The sponsor's EIN is 510529512 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN declined by 4.7% during 2023, moving from $25M to $24M in total assets. Net income was $-1,195,479.
Where can I find official filings for AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 510529512 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION RETIREMENT 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 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 510529512.

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.

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