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
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-

 

Paid by Employer or Employee

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

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

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Case study

This case study highlights the impact an innovative match approach had on employee participation.

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Infographic

A visual overview of Castle Rock PEP Contacts.

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Castle Rock PEP Guide July 2025_Page_01

Guide

An overview of Castle Rock PEP including investment performance, benefits, contacts, and pricing.

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Fiduciary Training Front Page

Course

This is part one of a two part ERISA fiduciary training course for committee members

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Fiduciary Training Front Page

Fiduciary Training Quiz

This multiple choice quiz is based on part one of the Fiduciary Training course.

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Castle Rock Capabilities Statement 2025

Capabilities Statement

An updated outline of the capabilities of Castle Rock Investment Company

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How much to save webinar

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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Blog post

Check out our blog post to keep learning about retirement plan designs.

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