Working Together for You
Castle Rock PEP is offered in partnership with Slavic401k. Together, we have created a retirement plan that levels the playing field between enterprise and small business.
The Countdown
For existing plans to outsource for 2026
Watch this 1 minute video overview about merging existing plans into Castle Rock PEP.
Plan Administration
In most retirement plans, the employer typically holds the plan sponsor role, which carries all administrative, fiduciary and investment duties. This can be challenging, as many employers are simply not set up with the infrastructure to handle the responsibility. Often, it is also cost-prohibitive. The average cost for a 401(k) audit typically ranges from $12,000 to $18,000 every year for plans with over 100 participants. That fee is paid by Slavic401k for employers that adopt Castle Rock PEP.
Castle Rock PEP was designed with every size employer in mind. The plan sponsor role is outsourced. This is a huge benefit to employers as our partnership with Slavic401k takes most administrative duties off of your plate. Further, by pooling together with other employers, costs are lowered by negotiating services and fees on the collective behalf. This is a win-win for employers AND employees.
Castle Rock Investment Company | Slavic401k | Adopting Employer | |
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Select and monitor service providers: PPP, 3(38), trustee, other service providers as designated by the PPP | |||
Select and monitor plan investment options | |||
Select PEP plan provisions applicable to all adopting employers | |||
Select plan provisions applicable to adopting employer | |||
Review and approve plan provisions applicable to adopting employer | |||
Prepare, review and approve plan amendments | |||
Sign plan adoption agreements | |||
Provide complete employee census data | |||
Submit plan contributions or utilize Payroll Integrations | |||
Provide updates to change in company ownership or restructuring | |||
Monitor plan IRS contribution limits | |||
Monitor timely submission of contributions | |||
Prepare and deliver participant regulatory disclosures | |||
Approve and process participant loans and distributions | |||
Prepare, sign and submit IRS/DOL Form 5500 | |||
Perform, review and approve plan testing | |||
Make necessary plan corrections to keep plan compliant |
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An Overview of Castle Rock PEP
It includes the most recent quarter-end investment performance, benefits, pricing, and differentiators.
Castle Rock PEP is:
- Independent
- Woman-owned
- Established in 2006
Benefits include:
- Personalized investment advice
- Free financial planning software
- Community spotlights to promote your business
- Human support –from a firm led by a woman who’s been where you are.
Examples of Fees for Employers with 10 Employees
Annual Charges- |
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Paid by Employer or Employee |
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Plan Assets |
Slavic401k and Castle Rock |
$50,000 |
$825 |
$100,000 |
$1,300 |
$200,000 |
$2,250 |
$300,000 |
$2,900 |
$500,000 |
$3,750 |
$750,000 |
$5,450 |
$900,000 |
$6,470 |
$1,500,000 |
$8,600 |
$3,000,000 |
$12,950 |
$6,000,000 |
$21,350 |
Examples of Fees for Employers with 150 Employees
Note- There is no audit cost. There is one audit of the PEP and that cost is paid by Slavic401k.
Paid by Employer or Employee |
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Plan Assets |
Slavic401k and Castle Rock |
$50,000 |
$4,225 |
$500,000 |
$8,000 |
$1,000,000 |
$10,550 |
$3,000,000 |
$16,350 |
$6,000,000 |
$24,750 |
$10,000,000 |
$38,750 |
$25,000,000 |
$91,250 |

Case study
This case study highlights the impact an innovative match approach had on employee participation.
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Guide
An overview of Castle Rock PEP including investment performance, benefits, contacts, and pricing.
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Course
This is part one of a two part ERISA fiduciary training course for committee members
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Fiduciary Training Quiz
This multiple choice quiz is based on part one of the Fiduciary Training course.
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Capabilities Statement
An updated outline of the capabilities of Castle Rock Investment Company
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Webinar
"How much should I save?" It's the first question during a one-on-one meeting. This video reviews the National Savings Rate Guidelines and answers the question.
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