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U.S. Silica Company

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U.S. Silica Company

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Overview

Plan Rating

BrightScope Rating
72
Lowest Rating in Peer Group
Average Rating in Peer Group
Highest Rating in Peer Group
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Lowest in Peer Group (44)
Average in Peer Group (82)
Highest in Peer Group (92)

Plan Description

U.S. Silica Retirement Savings Plan is a defined contribution plan with a profit-sharing component and 401k feature. This plan has a BrightScope Rating of 72. This plan is in the top 35% of plans for Account Balances, Company Generosity, Participation Rate, Salary Deferral, and Total Plan Cost. U.S. Silica Retirement Savings Plan currently has over 1,400 active participants and over $87.9M in plan assets.

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For the average 401k participant, the 20 point difference between this plan's BrightScope Rating (72) and the top rated plan (92) could equate to:
13
Additional years of work
123,558
Lost Savings
*The delay in retirement calculations apply solely to this defined contribution plan and do not take into account other retirement plans and programs offered by this employer. How is this calculated?

Plan Details

Plan Details Relevant details about the plan and the plan sponsor, including the address and industry of the plan sponsor and the size of the plan in assets and participants.

 
Plan data accurate as of 12/31/2017
Plan data has been audited by an Independent Qualified Public Accountant (IQPA). Address 8490 Progress Drive, Suite 300
  • Location
    Frederick , MD
    • 21701
  • Industry
    Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
  • Administrator
    Dean Castleberry
  • Net Plan Assets
    $87,900,000
  • Total Participants
    1,400
  • Avg Account Balance
    $65,000

Plan Components

Component Ratings

Design

Total Plan Cost:
Low Fees
Company Generosity:
Above Average

Performance

Participation Rate:
Above Average
Salary Deferrals:
Above Average
Account Balance:
Above Average

Design

Total Plan Cost:
Lowest Fees
Company Generosity:
Above Average

Performance

Participation Rate:
Average
Salary Deferrals:
Average
Account Balance:
Average

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Investments

Investment Menu Stats

# of Investment Options

24

(Plan Average: 20)

Largest Funds in this Plan Allocation of Assets 1 YR Rank in Category
Vanguard Group Target Retirement 33%
27%
BlackRock Equity Dividend 15%
51%
Fidelity Balanced 13%
36%
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Providers

Plan Service Providers

SERVICE PROVIDER
Recordkeeper
Fidelity
Auditor
Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC

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