401k Plan data: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN plan

BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 401k Plan overview

Plan Name	BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN
Plan identification number	007

BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN Benefits

401k Plan Type

Defined Contribution Pension

Plan Features/Benefits

Age/Service Weighted or new comparability or similar plan - Age/Service Weighted Plan: Allocations are based on age, service, or age and service. New comparability or similar plan: Allocations are based on participant classifications and a classification(s) consists entirely or predominantly of highly compensated employees; or the plan provides an additional allocation rate on compensation above a specified threshold, and the theshold or additional rate exceeds the maximum threshold or rate allowed under the permitted disparity rules of section 401(l).
Profit-sharing
ERISA section 404(c) Plan - This plan, or any part of it is intended to meet the conditions of 29 CFR 2550.404c-1.
Total participant-directed account plan - Participants have the opportunity to direct the investment of all the assets allocated to their individual accounts, regardless of whether 29 CFR 2550.404c-1 is intended to be met.
Code section 401(k) feature - A cash or deferred arrangement described in Code section 401(k) that is part of a qualified defined contribution plan that provides for an election by employees to defer part of their compensation or receive these amounts in cash.
Participant-directed brokerage accounts provided as an investment option under the plan.
Total or partial participant-directed account plan - plan uses default investment account for participants who fail to direct assets in their account.
Master plan - A pension plan that is made available by a sponsor for adoption by employers; that is the subject of a favorable opinion letter; and for which a single funding medium (for example, a trust or custodial account) is established for the joint use of all adopting employers.

401k Sponsoring company profile

BARACK FERRAZZANO KIRSCHBAUM & NAGELBERG LLP has sponsored the creation of one or more 401k plans.

Company Name: BARACK FERRAZZANO KIRSCHBAUM & NAGELBERG LLP

Employer identification number (EIN): 363330098

NAIC Classification: 541110
NAIC Description: Offices of Lawyers

Form 5500 Filing Information

Submission information for form 5500 for 401k plan BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN

Plan id# Filing Submission Date Name of Administrator Date Administrator Signed Name of Company Sponsor Date Sponsor Signed
007 2022-01-01
007 2021-01-01
007 2020-01-01
007 2019-01-01
007 2018-01-01
007 2017-01-01 ROBERTA SALAS
007 2016-01-01 ROBERTA SALAS
007 2015-01-01 ROBERTA SALAS
007 2014-01-01 ROBERTA SALAS
007 2013-01-01 ROBERTA SALAS
007 2012-01-01 ROBERTA SALAS
007 2011-01-01 ALAN GOLDMAN
007 2010-01-01 ROBERTA SALAS
007 2009-09-01 ROBERTA SALAS

Plan Statistics for BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN

401k plan membership statisitcs for BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN

Measure Date Value
2022: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2022 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2022-01-01 86
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2022-01-01 68
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2022-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2022-01-01 22
Total of all active and inactive participants 2022-01-01 90
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2022-01-01 0
Total participants 2022-01-01 90
Number of participants with account balances 2022-01-01 74
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2022-01-01 0
2021: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2021 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2021-01-01 81
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2021-01-01 65
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2021-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2021-01-01 21
Total of all active and inactive participants 2021-01-01 86
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2021-01-01 0
Total participants 2021-01-01 86
Number of participants with account balances 2021-01-01 77
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2021-01-01 0
2020: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2020 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2020-01-01 84
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2020-01-01 59
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2020-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2020-01-01 22
Total of all active and inactive participants 2020-01-01 81
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2020-01-01 0
Total participants 2020-01-01 81
Number of participants with account balances 2020-01-01 77
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2020-01-01 0
2019: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2019 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2019-01-01 86
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2019-01-01 62
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2019-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2019-01-01 21
Total of all active and inactive participants 2019-01-01 83
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2019-01-01 0
Total participants 2019-01-01 83
Number of participants with account balances 2019-01-01 81
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2019-01-01 0
2018: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2018 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2018-01-01 85
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2018-01-01 71
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2018-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2018-01-01 15
Total of all active and inactive participants 2018-01-01 86
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2018-01-01 0
Total participants 2018-01-01 86
Number of participants with account balances 2018-01-01 86
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2018-01-01 0
2017: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2017 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2017-01-01 75
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2017-01-01 72
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2017-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2017-01-01 13
Total of all active and inactive participants 2017-01-01 85
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2017-01-01 0
Total participants 2017-01-01 85
Number of participants with account balances 2017-01-01 75
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2017-01-01 0
2016: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2016 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2016-01-01 72
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2016-01-01 61
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2016-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2016-01-01 14
Total of all active and inactive participants 2016-01-01 75
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2016-01-01 0
Total participants 2016-01-01 75
Number of participants with account balances 2016-01-01 68
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2016-01-01 0
2015: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2015 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2015-01-01 68
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2015-01-01 53
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2015-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2015-01-01 19
Total of all active and inactive participants 2015-01-01 72
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2015-01-01 0
Total participants 2015-01-01 72
Number of participants with account balances 2015-01-01 66
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2015-01-01 1
2014: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2014 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2014-01-01 72
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2014-01-01 53
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2014-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2014-01-01 15
Total of all active and inactive participants 2014-01-01 68
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2014-01-01 0
Total participants 2014-01-01 68
Number of participants with account balances 2014-01-01 63
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2014-01-01 0
2013: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2013 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2013-01-01 71
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2013-01-01 56
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2013-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2013-01-01 16
Total of all active and inactive participants 2013-01-01 72
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2013-01-01 0
Total participants 2013-01-01 72
Number of participants with account balances 2013-01-01 66
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2013-01-01 0
2012: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2012 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2012-01-01 79
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2012-01-01 56
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2012-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2012-01-01 15
Total of all active and inactive participants 2012-01-01 71
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2012-01-01 0
Total participants 2012-01-01 71
Number of participants with account balances 2012-01-01 67
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2012-01-01 0
2011: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2011 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2011-01-01 69
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2011-01-01 64
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2011-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2011-01-01 15
Total of all active and inactive participants 2011-01-01 79
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2011-01-01 0
Total participants 2011-01-01 79
Number of participants with account balances 2011-01-01 70
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2011-01-01 1
2010: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2010 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2010-01-01 65
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2010-01-01 56
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2010-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2010-01-01 13
Total of all active and inactive participants 2010-01-01 69
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2010-01-01 0
Total participants 2010-01-01 69
Number of participants with account balances 2010-01-01 63
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2010-01-01 3
2009: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2009 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2009-09-01 63
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2009-09-01 56
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2009-09-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2009-09-01 9
Total of all active and inactive participants 2009-09-01 65
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2009-09-01 0
Total participants 2009-09-01 65
Number of participants with account balances 2009-09-01 61
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2009-09-01 0

Measure	Date	Value
2022: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2022 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2022-01-01	86
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2022-01-01	68
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2022-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2022-01-01	22
Total of all active and inactive participants	2022-01-01	90
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2022-01-01	0
Total participants	2022-01-01	90
Number of participants with account balances	2022-01-01	74
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2022-01-01	0
2021: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2021 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2021-01-01	81
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2021-01-01	65
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2021-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2021-01-01	21
Total of all active and inactive participants	2021-01-01	86
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2021-01-01	0
Total participants	2021-01-01	86
Number of participants with account balances	2021-01-01	77
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2021-01-01	0
2020: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2020 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2020-01-01	84
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2020-01-01	59
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2020-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2020-01-01	22
Total of all active and inactive participants	2020-01-01	81
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2020-01-01	0
Total participants	2020-01-01	81
Number of participants with account balances	2020-01-01	77
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2020-01-01	0
2019: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2019 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2019-01-01	86
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2019-01-01	62
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2019-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2019-01-01	21
Total of all active and inactive participants	2019-01-01	83
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2019-01-01	0
Total participants	2019-01-01	83
Number of participants with account balances	2019-01-01	81
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2019-01-01	0
2018: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2018 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2018-01-01	85
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2018-01-01	71
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2018-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2018-01-01	15
Total of all active and inactive participants	2018-01-01	86
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2018-01-01	0
Total participants	2018-01-01	86
Number of participants with account balances	2018-01-01	86
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2018-01-01	0
2017: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2017 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2017-01-01	75
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2017-01-01	72
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2017-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2017-01-01	13
Total of all active and inactive participants	2017-01-01	85
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2017-01-01	0
Total participants	2017-01-01	85
Number of participants with account balances	2017-01-01	75
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2017-01-01	0
2016: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2016 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2016-01-01	72
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2016-01-01	61
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2016-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2016-01-01	14
Total of all active and inactive participants	2016-01-01	75
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2016-01-01	0
Total participants	2016-01-01	75
Number of participants with account balances	2016-01-01	68
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2016-01-01	0
2015: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2015 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2015-01-01	68
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2015-01-01	53
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2015-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2015-01-01	19
Total of all active and inactive participants	2015-01-01	72
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2015-01-01	0
Total participants	2015-01-01	72
Number of participants with account balances	2015-01-01	66
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2015-01-01	1
2014: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2014 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2014-01-01	72
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2014-01-01	53
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2014-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2014-01-01	15
Total of all active and inactive participants	2014-01-01	68
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2014-01-01	0
Total participants	2014-01-01	68
Number of participants with account balances	2014-01-01	63
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2014-01-01	0
2013: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2013 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2013-01-01	71
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2013-01-01	56
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2013-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2013-01-01	16
Total of all active and inactive participants	2013-01-01	72
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2013-01-01	0
Total participants	2013-01-01	72
Number of participants with account balances	2013-01-01	66
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2013-01-01	0
2012: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2012 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2012-01-01	79
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2012-01-01	56
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2012-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2012-01-01	15
Total of all active and inactive participants	2012-01-01	71
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2012-01-01	0
Total participants	2012-01-01	71
Number of participants with account balances	2012-01-01	67
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2012-01-01	0
2011: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2011 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2011-01-01	69
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2011-01-01	64
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2011-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2011-01-01	15
Total of all active and inactive participants	2011-01-01	79
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2011-01-01	0
Total participants	2011-01-01	79
Number of participants with account balances	2011-01-01	70
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2011-01-01	1
2010: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2010 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2010-01-01	65
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2010-01-01	56
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2010-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2010-01-01	13
Total of all active and inactive participants	2010-01-01	69
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2010-01-01	0
Total participants	2010-01-01	69
Number of participants with account balances	2010-01-01	63
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2010-01-01	3
2009: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2009 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2009-09-01	63
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2009-09-01	56
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2009-09-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2009-09-01	9
Total of all active and inactive participants	2009-09-01	65
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2009-09-01	0
Total participants	2009-09-01	65
Number of participants with account balances	2009-09-01	61
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2009-09-01	0

Financial Data on BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN

Measure	Date	Value
2022 : BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2022 401k financial data
Transfers to/from the plan	2022-12-31	$-1,747,151
Total income from all sources	2022-12-31	$-5,597,629
Expenses. Total of all expenses incurred	2022-12-31	$1,873,031
Benefits paid (including direct rollovers)	2022-12-31	$1,815,427
Total plan assets at end of year	2022-12-31	$29,489,027
Total plan assets at beginning of year	2022-12-31	$38,706,838
Value of fidelity bond covering the plan	2022-12-31	$500,000
Total contributions received or receivable from participants	2022-12-31	$1,154,118
Expenses. Other expenses not covered elsewhere	2022-12-31	$44
Contributions received from other sources (not participants or employers)	2022-12-31	$64,114
Other income received	2022-12-31	$-6,815,861
Net income (gross income less expenses)	2022-12-31	$-7,470,660
Net plan assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2022-12-31	$29,489,027
Net plan assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2022-12-31	$38,706,838
Assets. Value of participant loans	2022-12-31	$38,981
Assets. Value of assets in partnership/joint-venture interests	2022-12-31	$2,409,841
Expenses. Administrative service providers (salaries,fees and commissions)	2022-12-31	$57,560
2021 : BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2021 401k financial data
Transfers to/from the plan	2021-12-31	$-27,092
Total income from all sources	2021-12-31	$6,513,612
Expenses. Total of all expenses incurred	2021-12-31	$2,969,123
Benefits paid (including direct rollovers)	2021-12-31	$2,902,091
Total plan assets at end of year	2021-12-31	$38,706,838
Total plan assets at beginning of year	2021-12-31	$35,189,441
Value of fidelity bond covering the plan	2021-12-31	$500,000
Total contributions received or receivable from participants	2021-12-31	$1,144,201
Other income received	2021-12-31	$5,369,411
Net income (gross income less expenses)	2021-12-31	$3,544,489
Net plan assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2021-12-31	$38,706,838
Net plan assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2021-12-31	$35,189,441
Assets. Value of participant loans	2021-12-31	$41,752
Assets. Value of assets in partnership/joint-venture interests	2021-12-31	$2,479,407
Expenses. Administrative service providers (salaries,fees and commissions)	2021-12-31	$67,032
Total value of distributions paid in property other than in cash, annuity contracts, or publicly traded employer securities	2021-12-31	$0
2020 : BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2020 401k financial data
Transfers to/from the plan	2020-12-31	$2,994,307
Total plan liabilities at beginning of year	2020-12-31	$0
Total income from all sources	2020-12-31	$6,840,211
Expenses. Total of all expenses incurred	2020-12-31	$269,982
Benefits paid (including direct rollovers)	2020-12-31	$218,338
Total plan assets at end of year	2020-12-31	$35,189,441
Total plan assets at beginning of year	2020-12-31	$25,624,905
Value of fidelity bond covering the plan	2020-12-31	$500,000
Total contributions received or receivable from participants	2020-12-31	$1,138,253
Contributions received from other sources (not participants or employers)	2020-12-31	$738,947
Other income received	2020-12-31	$4,963,011
Noncash contributions received	2020-12-31	$0
Net income (gross income less expenses)	2020-12-31	$6,570,229
Net plan assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2020-12-31	$35,189,441
Net plan assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2020-12-31	$25,624,905
Assets. Value of participant loans	2020-12-31	$64,835
Assets. Value of assets in partnership/joint-venture interests	2020-12-31	$2,224,712
Total contributions received or receivable from employer(s)	2020-12-31	$0
Expenses. Administrative service providers (salaries,fees and commissions)	2020-12-31	$51,644
Total value of distributions paid in property other than in cash, annuity contracts, or publicly traded employer securities	2020-12-31	$0
2019 : BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2019 401k financial data
Transfers to/from the plan	2019-12-31	$451,636
Total plan liabilities at end of year	2019-12-31	$0
Total plan liabilities at beginning of year	2019-12-31	$0
Total income from all sources	2019-12-31	$6,084,246
Expenses. Total of all expenses incurred	2019-12-31	$1,435,571
Benefits paid (including direct rollovers)	2019-12-31	$1,397,428
Total plan assets at end of year	2019-12-31	$25,624,905
Total plan assets at beginning of year	2019-12-31	$20,524,594
Value of fidelity bond covering the plan	2019-12-31	$500,000
Total contributions received or receivable from participants	2019-12-31	$1,261,357
Expenses. Other expenses not covered elsewhere	2019-12-31	$98
Contributions received from other sources (not participants or employers)	2019-12-31	$120,806
Other income received	2019-12-31	$4,702,083
Noncash contributions received	2019-12-31	$0
Net income (gross income less expenses)	2019-12-31	$4,648,675
Net plan assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2019-12-31	$25,624,905
Net plan assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2019-12-31	$20,524,594
Assets. Value of participant loans	2019-12-31	$15,078
Assets. Value of assets in partnership/joint-venture interests	2019-12-31	$2,239,302
Total contributions received or receivable from employer(s)	2019-12-31	$0
Value of certain deemed distributions of participant loans	2019-12-31	$0
Value of corrective distributions	2019-12-31	$0
Expenses. Administrative service providers (salaries,fees and commissions)	2019-12-31	$38,045
Total value of distributions paid in property other than in cash, annuity contracts, or publicly traded employer securities	2019-12-31	$0
2018 : BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2018 401k financial data
Transfers to/from the plan	2018-12-31	$3,121,018
Total plan liabilities at end of year	2018-12-31	$0
Total income from all sources	2018-12-31	$749,810
Expenses. Total of all expenses incurred	2018-12-31	$1,849,655
Benefits paid (including direct rollovers)	2018-12-31	$1,818,421
Total plan assets at end of year	2018-12-31	$20,524,594
Total plan assets at beginning of year	2018-12-31	$18,503,421
Value of fidelity bond covering the plan	2018-12-31	$500,000
Total contributions received or receivable from participants	2018-12-31	$1,366,660
Expenses. Other expenses not covered elsewhere	2018-12-31	$0
Contributions received from other sources (not participants or employers)	2018-12-31	$194,681
Other income received	2018-12-31	$-811,531
Noncash contributions received	2018-12-31	$0
Net income (gross income less expenses)	2018-12-31	$-1,099,845
Net plan assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2018-12-31	$20,524,594
Net plan assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2018-12-31	$18,503,421
Assets. Value of participant loans	2018-12-31	$30,482
Assets. Value of assets in partnership/joint-venture interests	2018-12-31	$1,835,624
Total contributions received or receivable from employer(s)	2018-12-31	$0
Value of certain deemed distributions of participant loans	2018-12-31	$0
Value of corrective distributions	2018-12-31	$0
Expenses. Administrative service providers (salaries,fees and commissions)	2018-12-31	$31,234
Total value of distributions paid in property other than in cash, annuity contracts, or publicly traded employer securities	2018-12-31	$0
2017 : BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2017 401k financial data
Transfers to/from the plan	2017-12-31	$-855,023
Total income from all sources	2017-12-31	$4,094,864
Expenses. Total of all expenses incurred	2017-12-31	$1,143,677
Benefits paid (including direct rollovers)	2017-12-31	$1,115,057
Total plan assets at end of year	2017-12-31	$18,503,421
Total plan assets at beginning of year	2017-12-31	$16,407,257
Value of fidelity bond covering the plan	2017-12-31	$500,000
Total contributions received or receivable from participants	2017-12-31	$1,093,121
Expenses. Other expenses not covered elsewhere	2017-12-31	$147
Contributions received from other sources (not participants or employers)	2017-12-31	$135,786
Other income received	2017-12-31	$2,865,957
Noncash contributions received	2017-12-31	$0
Net income (gross income less expenses)	2017-12-31	$2,951,187
Net plan assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2017-12-31	$18,503,421
Net plan assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2017-12-31	$16,407,257
Assets. Value of participant loans	2017-12-31	$22,314
Assets. Value of assets in partnership/joint-venture interests	2017-12-31	$1,779,980
Total contributions received or receivable from employer(s)	2017-12-31	$0
Value of certain deemed distributions of participant loans	2017-12-31	$0
Value of corrective distributions	2017-12-31	$0
Expenses. Administrative service providers (salaries,fees and commissions)	2017-12-31	$28,473
Total value of distributions paid in property other than in cash, annuity contracts, or publicly traded employer securities	2017-12-31	$0
2016 : BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2016 401k financial data
Transfers to/from the plan	2016-12-31	$511,531
Total income from all sources	2016-12-31	$2,110,753
Expenses. Total of all expenses incurred	2016-12-31	$644,919
Benefits paid (including direct rollovers)	2016-12-31	$614,791
Total plan assets at end of year	2016-12-31	$16,407,257
Total plan assets at beginning of year	2016-12-31	$14,429,892
Value of fidelity bond covering the plan	2016-12-31	$500,000
Total contributions received or receivable from participants	2016-12-31	$883,608
Expenses. Other expenses not covered elsewhere	2016-12-31	$1
Contributions received from other sources (not participants or employers)	2016-12-31	$1,753
Other income received	2016-12-31	$1,225,392
Net income (gross income less expenses)	2016-12-31	$1,465,834
Net plan assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2016-12-31	$16,407,257
Net plan assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2016-12-31	$14,429,892
Assets. Value of participant loans	2016-12-31	$463,749
Assets. Value of assets in partnership/joint-venture interests	2016-12-31	$2,211,221
Expenses. Administrative service providers (salaries,fees and commissions)	2016-12-31	$30,127
Total value of distributions paid in property other than in cash, annuity contracts, or publicly traded employer securities	2016-12-31	$0
2015 : BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2015 401k financial data
Transfers to/from the plan	2015-12-31	$-777
Total income from all sources	2015-12-31	$759,962
Expenses. Total of all expenses incurred	2015-12-31	$2,198,882
Benefits paid (including direct rollovers)	2015-12-31	$2,174,837
Total plan assets at end of year	2015-12-31	$14,429,892
Total plan assets at beginning of year	2015-12-31	$15,869,589
Value of fidelity bond covering the plan	2015-12-31	$500,000
Total contributions received or receivable from participants	2015-12-31	$813,271
Expenses. Other expenses not covered elsewhere	2015-12-31	$5,726
Contributions received from other sources (not participants or employers)	2015-12-31	$32,110
Other income received	2015-12-31	$-85,419
Net income (gross income less expenses)	2015-12-31	$-1,438,920
Net plan assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2015-12-31	$14,429,892
Net plan assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2015-12-31	$15,869,589
Assets. Value of participant loans	2015-12-31	$62,285
Assets. Value of assets in partnership/joint-venture interests	2015-12-31	$2,036,853
Expenses. Administrative service providers (salaries,fees and commissions)	2015-12-31	$18,319
Total value of distributions paid in property other than in cash, annuity contracts, or publicly traded employer securities	2015-12-31	$0
2014 : BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2014 401k financial data
Transfers to/from the plan	2014-12-31	$-43,321
Total plan liabilities at end of year	2014-12-31	$0
Total plan liabilities at beginning of year	2014-12-31	$0
Total income from all sources	2014-12-31	$2,163,757
Expenses. Total of all expenses incurred	2014-12-31	$1,264,064
Benefits paid (including direct rollovers)	2014-12-31	$1,234,720
Total plan assets at end of year	2014-12-31	$15,869,589
Total plan assets at beginning of year	2014-12-31	$15,013,217
Value of fidelity bond covering the plan	2014-12-31	$500,000
Total contributions received or receivable from participants	2014-12-31	$825,298
Expenses. Other expenses not covered elsewhere	2014-12-31	$83
Contributions received from other sources (not participants or employers)	2014-12-31	$1,550
Other income received	2014-12-31	$1,336,909
Net income (gross income less expenses)	2014-12-31	$899,693
Net plan assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2014-12-31	$15,869,589
Net plan assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2014-12-31	$15,013,217
Assets. Value of participant loans	2014-12-31	$110,633
Assets. Value of assets in partnership/joint-venture interests	2014-12-31	$1,948,863
Expenses. Administrative service providers (salaries,fees and commissions)	2014-12-31	$29,261
Total value of distributions paid in property other than in cash, annuity contracts, or publicly traded employer securities	2014-12-31	$660,548
2013 : BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2013 401k financial data
Transfers to/from the plan	2013-12-31	$-604,778
Total plan liabilities at end of year	2013-12-31	$0
Total plan liabilities at beginning of year	2013-12-31	$0
Total income from all sources	2013-12-31	$3,449,069
Expenses. Total of all expenses incurred	2013-12-31	$628,281
Benefits paid (including direct rollovers)	2013-12-31	$591,842
Total plan assets at end of year	2013-12-31	$15,013,217
Total plan assets at beginning of year	2013-12-31	$12,797,207
Value of fidelity bond covering the plan	2013-12-31	$500,000
Total contributions received or receivable from participants	2013-12-31	$894,131
Expenses. Other expenses not covered elsewhere	2013-12-31	$160
Contributions received from other sources (not participants or employers)	2013-12-31	$0
Other income received	2013-12-31	$2,554,938
Noncash contributions received	2013-12-31	$0
Net income (gross income less expenses)	2013-12-31	$2,820,788
Net plan assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2013-12-31	$15,013,217
Net plan assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2013-12-31	$12,797,207
Assets. Value of participant loans	2013-12-31	$147,802
Assets. Value of assets in partnership/joint-venture interests	2013-12-31	$1,761,922
Total contributions received or receivable from employer(s)	2013-12-31	$0
Value of certain deemed distributions of participant loans	2013-12-31	$0
Value of corrective distributions	2013-12-31	$0
Expenses. Administrative service providers (salaries,fees and commissions)	2013-12-31	$36,279
Total value of distributions paid in property other than in cash, annuity contracts, or publicly traded employer securities	2013-12-31	$0
2012 : BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2012 401k financial data
Transfers to/from the plan	2012-12-31	$-292
Total plan liabilities at end of year	2012-12-31	$0
Total plan liabilities at beginning of year	2012-12-31	$0
Total income from all sources	2012-12-31	$2,370,162
Expenses. Total of all expenses incurred	2012-12-31	$375,552
Benefits paid (including direct rollovers)	2012-12-31	$355,886
Total plan assets at end of year	2012-12-31	$12,797,207
Total plan assets at beginning of year	2012-12-31	$10,802,889
Value of fidelity bond covering the plan	2012-12-31	$500,000
Total contributions received or receivable from participants	2012-12-31	$805,352
Expenses. Other expenses not covered elsewhere	2012-12-31	$125
Contributions received from other sources (not participants or employers)	2012-12-31	$164,037
Other income received	2012-12-31	$1,400,773
Noncash contributions received	2012-12-31	$0
Net income (gross income less expenses)	2012-12-31	$1,994,610
Net plan assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2012-12-31	$12,797,207
Net plan assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2012-12-31	$10,802,889
Assets. Value of participant loans	2012-12-31	$102,196
Assets. Value of assets in partnership/joint-venture interests	2012-12-31	$1,543,663
Total contributions received or receivable from employer(s)	2012-12-31	$0
Value of certain deemed distributions of participant loans	2012-12-31	$0
Value of corrective distributions	2012-12-31	$0
Expenses. Administrative service providers (salaries,fees and commissions)	2012-12-31	$19,541
Total value of distributions paid in property other than in cash, annuity contracts, or publicly traded employer securities	2012-12-31	$0
2011 : BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2011 401k financial data
Transfers to/from the plan	2011-12-31	$-727,687
Total plan liabilities at end of year	2011-12-31	$0
Total plan liabilities at beginning of year	2011-12-31	$0
Total income from all sources	2011-12-31	$922,257
Expenses. Total of all expenses incurred	2011-12-31	$562,830
Benefits paid (including direct rollovers)	2011-12-31	$531,142
Total plan assets at end of year	2011-12-31	$10,802,889
Total plan assets at beginning of year	2011-12-31	$11,171,149
Value of fidelity bond covering the plan	2011-12-31	$500,000
Total contributions received or receivable from participants	2011-12-31	$838,514
Expenses. Other expenses not covered elsewhere	2011-12-31	$125
Contributions received from other sources (not participants or employers)	2011-12-31	$106,156
Other income received	2011-12-31	$-22,413
Noncash contributions received	2011-12-31	$0
Net income (gross income less expenses)	2011-12-31	$359,427
Net plan assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2011-12-31	$10,802,889
Net plan assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2011-12-31	$11,171,149
Assets. Value of participant loans	2011-12-31	$60,895
Assets. Value of assets in partnership/joint-venture interests	2011-12-31	$1,108,304
Total contributions received or receivable from employer(s)	2011-12-31	$0
Value of certain deemed distributions of participant loans	2011-12-31	$0
Value of corrective distributions	2011-12-31	$0
Expenses. Administrative service providers (salaries,fees and commissions)	2011-12-31	$31,563
2010 : BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2010 401k financial data
Transfers to/from the plan	2010-12-31	$1,143,719
Total plan liabilities at end of year	2010-12-31	$0
Total plan liabilities at beginning of year	2010-12-31	$0
Total income from all sources	2010-12-31	$2,124,684
Expenses. Total of all expenses incurred	2010-12-31	$301,499
Benefits paid (including direct rollovers)	2010-12-31	$290,922
Total plan assets at end of year	2010-12-31	$11,171,149
Total plan assets at beginning of year	2010-12-31	$8,204,245
Value of fidelity bond covering the plan	2010-12-31	$500,000
Total contributions received or receivable from participants	2010-12-31	$798,685
Expenses. Other expenses not covered elsewhere	2010-12-31	$76
Contributions received from other sources (not participants or employers)	2010-12-31	$37,696
Other income received	2010-12-31	$1,288,303
Noncash contributions received	2010-12-31	$0
Net income (gross income less expenses)	2010-12-31	$1,823,185
Net plan assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2010-12-31	$11,171,149
Net plan assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2010-12-31	$8,204,245
Assets. Value of participant loans	2010-12-31	$92,423
Value of loans by the plan or fixed income obligations due to the plan which were in default or classified as uncollectible at the close of the plan year	2010-12-31	$25,000
Assets. Value of assets in partnership/joint-venture interests	2010-12-31	$1,062,498
Total contributions received or receivable from employer(s)	2010-12-31	$0
Value of certain deemed distributions of participant loans	2010-12-31	$0
Value of corrective distributions	2010-12-31	$0
Expenses. Administrative service providers (salaries,fees and commissions)	2010-12-31	$10,501
Total value of distributions paid in property other than in cash, annuity contracts, or publicly traded employer securities	2010-12-31	$0

Form 5500 Responses for BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN

2022: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2022 form 5500 responses
2022-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2022-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2022-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2022-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2022-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2022-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2022-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2021: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2021 form 5500 responses
2021-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2021-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2021-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2021-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2021-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2021-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2021-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2020: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2020 form 5500 responses
2020-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2020-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2020-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2020-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2020-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2020-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2020-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2019: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2019 form 5500 responses
2019-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2019-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2019-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2019-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2019-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2019-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2019-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2018: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2018 form 5500 responses
2018-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2018-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2018-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2018-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2018-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2018-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2018-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2017: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2017 form 5500 responses
2017-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2017-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2017-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2017-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2017-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2017-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2017-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2016: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2016 form 5500 responses
2016-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2016-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2016-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2016-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2016-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2016-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2016-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2015: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2015 form 5500 responses
2015-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2015-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2015-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2015-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2015-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2015-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2015-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2014: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2014 form 5500 responses
2014-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2014-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2014-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2014-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2014-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2014-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2014-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2013: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2013 form 5500 responses
2013-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2013-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2013-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2013-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2013-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2013-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2013-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2012: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2012 form 5500 responses
2012-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2012-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2012-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2012-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2012-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2012-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2012-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2011: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2011 form 5500 responses
2011-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2011-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2011-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2011-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2011-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2011-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2011-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2010: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2010 form 5500 responses
2010-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2010-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2010-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2010-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2010-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2010-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2010-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2009: BFKN ASSOCIATE 401(K) PLAN 2009 form 5500 responses
2009-09-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2009-09-01	First time form 5500 has been submitted	Yes
2009-09-01	Submission has been amended	No
2009-09-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2009-09-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	Yes
2009-09-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	No
2009-09-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2009-09-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes

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