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

Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan

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

Sponsored by Wells Enterprises, Inc. · Iowa · Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan holds $446M for 3,780 participants — about $117,942 per participant, up 12.5% over the 2024 plan year.

$446M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
3,780
covered participants
$117,942
avg assets per participant
+12.5%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$446M
Participants
3,780
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan

Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Wells Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Iowa. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $446M in total end-of-year assets and covers 3,780 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 421080796, and the plan has been effective since 1985-09-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $396M at the beginning of 2024 to $446M at year-end — a gain of 12.5%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $446M, with reported net income of $50M 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)$396M
Total Assets (End of Year)$446M
Net Assets (End of Year)$446M
Net Income$50M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN421080796
Plan Effective Date1985-09-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Wells Enterprises, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 4,077 $337M
2023 1 3,998 $396M
2024 1 3,780 $446M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan holds $446M in total assets with 3,780 participants. It is sponsored by Wells Enterprises, Inc..
What type of plan is Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan?
Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1985-09-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 421080796.
Who sponsors the Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan?
Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan is sponsored by Wells Enterprises, Inc., located in Iowa. The sponsor's EIN is 421080796 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan perform in 2024?
Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan grew by 12.5% during 2024, moving from $396M to $446M in total assets. Net income was $50M.
Where can I find official filings for Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Wells Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 421080796 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Wells Enterprises, Inc. 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 421080796.

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.