The Merit Distribution Group, Llc 401(k) Plan: Login, Facts & Contact Information
The Merit Distribution Group, Llc 401(k) Login
145 former The Merit Distribution Group, Llc employees still have money in this plan.
Retirement plan providers can change. This information is from the plan's 2024 filing.
The Merit Distribution Group, Llc 401(k) Plan Facts
Source: Form 5500 for plan year 2024 (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024), filed Aug 27, 2025. Public filing with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Money in and out in plan year 2024
- $2.25 million went into the plan in contributions, $577,924 of it from the employer (26%).
- $5.82 million was paid out to participants.
- Investment and other income added $3.15 million.
- Administrative expenses were $109,014, about $243 per account.
How the The Merit Distribution Group, Llc 401(k) changed, 2019–2024
| Plan year | Participants | Plan assets | Employer contributions | Benefits paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 478 | $22.8 million | $471,102 | $3.10 million |
| 2020 | 533 | $26.2 million | $450,815 | $1.46 million |
| 2021 | 587 | $29.8 million | $638,427 | $1.94 million |
| 2022 | 909 | $25.3 million | $773,660 | $5.43 million |
| 2023 | 689 | $27.4 million | $660,011 | $4.56 million |
| 2024 | 601 | $26.8 million | $577,924 | $5.82 million |
The Merit Distribution Group, Llc 401(k) Contact Information
Questions about the The Merit Distribution Group, Llc 401(k)
Does The Merit Distribution Group, Llc contribute to the 401(k)?
Yes. The plan reports an employer contribution arrangement. In plan year 2024 the employer contributed $577,924, 26% of all contributions.
Does the The Merit Distribution Group, Llc 401(k) have automatic enrollment?
Yes. The plan reports automatic enrollment of eligible employees.
How many people are in the The Merit Distribution Group, Llc 401(k) plan?
601 participants at the start of plan year 2024, 328 of them active employees, and 145 former employees who still had money in the plan.
What is the average 401(k) balance at The Merit Distribution Group, Llc?
About $59,865 per account: $26.8 million in plan assets across 448 accounts with a balance at the end of plan year 2024.
Who manages the The Merit Distribution Group, Llc 401(k) accounts?
Principal (listed on the filing as PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY) is the plan's recordkeeper, which is where participants log in to see their balance.
I no longer work at The Merit Distribution Group, Llc. How do I access my 401(k)?
Your account stays with Principal after you leave, so you can log in with the same credentials. If your balance was small, the plan may have rolled it into an IRA in your name. If you can't find it, Beagle can locate it for you.