U.S. Silica Company
Form 5500 DataOverview
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 79. This plan is in the top 15% of plans for Company Generosity and Total Plan Cost. U.S. Silica Retirement Savings Plan currently has over 2,500 active participants and over $117.6M in plan assets.
Did you know?
For the average 401k participant, the 13 point difference between this plan's BrightScope Rating (79) and the top rated plan (92) could equate to:
10
Additional years of work
68,163
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 12/31/2019
Plan data has been audited by an Independent Qualified Public Accountant (IQPA). Address 24275 Katy Fwy, Ste 100
Plan data has been audited by an Independent Qualified Public Accountant (IQPA). Address 24275 Katy Fwy, Ste 100
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LocationKaty , TX77494
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IndustryMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
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AdministratorAmy Mcgrath
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Net Plan Assets$118,000,000
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Total Participants2,500
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Avg Account Balance$49,000
Plan Components
Component Ratings
Design
Total Plan Cost:
Lowest Fees
Company Generosity:
Great
Performance
Participation Rate:
Average
Salary Deferrals:
Above Average
Account Balance:
Average
Design
Total Plan Cost:
Low Fees
Company Generosity:
Above Average
Performance
Participation Rate:
Average
Salary Deferrals:
Average
Account Balance:
Below Avg.
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Compliance
Stimulus Bill Extends Some Provisions of the CARES Act
It also provides a way for retirement plan sponsors to avoid a partial plan termination.
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April 16, 2021
exclusives
Warn Your Clients: Don’t Abuse Coronavirus Hardship Withdrawals
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June 11, 2020
Data & Research
Many Near-Retirees Don't Understand Social Security Benefits
More than one-third failed a basic Social Security quiz administered by MassMutual.
April 7, 2021
Investments
Largest Funds in this Plan | Allocation of Assets | 1 YR Rank in Category |
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Vanguard Group Target Retirement | 41% |
34%
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Fidelity 500 Index | 12% |
10%
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T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth | 11% |
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