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

THE PUTNAM RETIREMENT PLAN

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

PUTNAM INVESTMENTS, LLC

This 401(k) plan holds $996M in total assets and serves 1,316 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by PUTNAM INVESTMENTS, LLC in Colorado. The plan reported positive net income of $147M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$996M
Participants
1,316
State
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About THE PUTNAM RETIREMENT PLAN

THE PUTNAM RETIREMENT PLAN is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by PUTNAM INVESTMENTS, LLC, headquartered in Colorado. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $996M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,316 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 261080669, and the plan has been effective since 1961-06-12. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $849M at the beginning of 2023 to $996M at year-end — a gain of 17.3%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $996M, with reported net income of $147M 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)$849M
Total Assets (End of Year)$996M
Net Assets (End of Year)$996M
Net Income$147M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN261080669
Plan Effective Date1961-06-12
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (PUTNAM INVESTMENTS, LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 1,292 $849M
2023 1 1,316 $996M
2024 2 1,496 $958M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the THE PUTNAM RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, THE PUTNAM RETIREMENT PLAN holds $996M in total assets with 1,316 participants. It is sponsored by PUTNAM INVESTMENTS, LLC.
What type of plan is THE PUTNAM RETIREMENT PLAN?
THE PUTNAM RETIREMENT PLAN is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1961-06-12. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 261080669.
Who sponsors the THE PUTNAM RETIREMENT PLAN?
THE PUTNAM RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by PUTNAM INVESTMENTS, LLC, located in Colorado. The sponsor's EIN is 261080669 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did THE PUTNAM RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
THE PUTNAM RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 17.3% during 2023, moving from $849M to $996M in total assets. Net income was $147M.
Where can I find official filings for THE PUTNAM RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for THE PUTNAM RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 261080669 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does THE PUTNAM 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 261080669.

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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