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

PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS

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

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $28M in total assets and serves N/A participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. in Iowa. The plan reported positive net income of $871K for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$28M
Participants
N/A
State
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS

PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., headquartered in Iowa. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $28M in total end-of-year assets and covers N/A participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 421520346, and the plan has been effective since 1940-04-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $50M at the beginning of 2023 to $28M at year-end — a decline of 44.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $28M, with reported net income of $871K 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)$50M
Total Assets (End of Year)$28M
Net Assets (End of Year)$28M
Net Income$871K
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN421520346
Plan Effective Date1940-04-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 4 36,517 $5.2B
2023 3 25,319 $5.9B
2024 3 24,786 $6.1B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS holds $28M in total assets with N/A participants. It is sponsored by PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC..
What type of plan is PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS?
PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1940-04-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 421520346.
Who sponsors the PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS?
PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS is sponsored by PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., located in Iowa. The sponsor's EIN is 421520346 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS perform in 2023?
PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS declined by 44.1% during 2023, moving from $50M to $28M in total assets. Net income was $871K.
Where can I find official filings for PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS?
Official Form 5500 filings for PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 421520346 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does PRINCIPAL PENSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN FORMER AGENTS 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 421520346.

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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