401(k)
2024 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan

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

Sponsored by Carteret Surgical Associates, P.a. Dba Carolinas Center for Surgery · North Carolina · Healthcare & Social Assistance

What the 2023 filing shows

Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan holds $15M for 122 participants — about $119,431 per participant, down 28.3% over the 2024 plan year.

$15M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
122
covered participants
$119,431
avg assets per participant
-28.3%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $6M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$15M
Participants
122
Industry
Healthcare & Social Assistance

What the Filing Says About Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan

Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Carteret Surgical Associates, P.a. Dba Carolinas Center for Surgery, headquartered in North Carolina. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $15M in total end-of-year assets and covers 122 participants across the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 561120277, and the plan has been effective since 1976-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $20M at the beginning of 2024 to $15M at year-end — a decline of 28.3%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $15M, with reported net income of $-5,740,227 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)$20M
Total Assets (End of Year)$15M
Net Assets (End of Year)$15M
Net Income$-5,740,227
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN561120277
Plan Effective Date1976-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Carteret Surgical Associates, P.a. Dba Carolinas Center for Surgery)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 108 $17M
2023 1 118 $20M
2024 1 122 $15M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan holds $15M in total assets with 122 participants. It is sponsored by Carteret Surgical Associates, P.a. Dba Carolinas Center for Surgery.
What type of plan is Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan?
Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1976-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 561120277.
Who sponsors the Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan?
Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan is sponsored by Carteret Surgical Associates, P.a. Dba Carolinas Center for Surgery, located in North Carolina. The sponsor's EIN is 561120277 and the plan operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry.
How did Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan perform in 2024?
Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan declined by 28.3% during 2024, moving from $20M to $15M in total assets. Net income was $-5,740,227.
Where can I find official filings for Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 561120277 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Carolinas Center for Surgery 401(k) 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 2024.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 561120277.

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.