The Talbots, Inc. 401(k) Plan: Login, Facts & Contact Information

The Talbots, Inc. 401(k) Plan Facts

Plan name
THE TALBOTS RETIREMENT SAVINGS 401(K) PLAN
Plan type
401(k) with employer contributions and profit sharing
Plan sponsor
THE TALBOTS LLC
Participants
6,157 (4,829 active employees)
Former employees with a balance
976
Plan assets
$236,646,397 at Dec 31, 2024
Average account balance
$55,998 across 4,226 accounts
Employer contributions
$2,412,092 in plan year 2024 (17% of all contributions)
Recordkeeper
Empower Annuity Insurance Company O
Plan year
Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
Plan established
Jan 1, 1989
Employer contributions Automatic enrollment Default investment for undecided participants Participants choose their own investments Self-directed brokerage window Profit sharing Company stock (ESOP)

Source: Form 5500 for plan year 2024 (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024), filed Oct 3, 2025. Public filing with the U.S. Department of Labor.

Money in and out in plan year 2024

  • $14.2 million went into the plan in contributions, $2.41 million of it from the employer (17%).
  • $30.9 million was paid out to participants.
  • Investment and other income added $34.8 million.
  • Administrative expenses were $591,184, about $140 per account.

How the The Talbots, Inc. 401(k) changed, 20192024

Plan yearParticipantsPlan assetsEmployer contributionsBenefits paid
20197,735$175.1 million$1.68 million$15.4 million
20207,208$198.4 million$1.40 million$14.8 million
20216,268$223.0 million$1.12 million$17.7 million
20226,023$187.5 million$2.30 million$14.0 million
20235,780$219.1 million$2.38 million$15.5 million
20246,157$236.6 million$2.41 million$30.9 million

The Talbots, Inc. 401(k) Contact Information

Phone
781-749-7600
Mailing address
ONE TALBOTS DRIVE, HINGHAM MA 02043
Plan sponsor
THE TALBOTS LLC
Employer identification number (EIN)
41-1111318
Plan number
003

Questions about the The Talbots, Inc. 401(k)

Does The Talbots, Inc contribute to the 401(k)?

Yes. The plan reports an employer contribution arrangement. In plan year 2024 the employer contributed $2.41 million, 17% of all contributions.

Does the The Talbots, Inc 401(k) have automatic enrollment?

Yes. The plan reports automatic enrollment of eligible employees.

How many people are in the The Talbots, Inc 401(k) plan?

6,157 participants at the start of plan year 2024, 4,829 of them active employees, and 976 former employees who still had money in the plan.

What is the average 401(k) balance at The Talbots, Inc?

About $55,998 per account: $236.6 million in plan assets across 4,226 accounts with a balance at the end of plan year 2024.

Who manages the The Talbots, Inc 401(k) accounts?

Empower (listed on the filing as EMPOWER ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY O) is the plan's recordkeeper, which is where participants log in to see their balance.

I no longer work at The Talbots, Inc. How do I access my 401(k)?

Your account stays with Empower 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.

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