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Bank of America vs UnitedHealth Group

Retirement plan comparison based on DOL Form 5500 data (Source: Department of Labor)

MetricBank of AmericaUnitedHealth Group
Total Assets$23.5B$21.8B
Participants210,000310,000
Active Participants185,000280,000
Assets per Participant$112K$70K
Total Expenses$50.0M$48.0M
Expense Ratio0.21%0.22%
Plan Type401(k)401(k)
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Comparison Analysis

Bank of America's plan is larger by total assets ($23.5B vs $21.8B), though plan size alone does not indicate quality. Bank of America has 210,000 participants with average assets of $112K per participant, while UnitedHealth Group has 310,000 participants with average assets of $70K per participant (Source: DOL Form 5500). Both plans are 401(k) plans. When comparing retirement plans, key factors to consider include expense ratios, employer match structure, vesting schedules, and investment menu diversity. Form 5500 data provides a useful starting point, but individual plan documents contain more detailed information.

Key Differences

These two plans are broadly similar in their reported metrics. The most important differences for individual participants typically involve specifics not captured in Form 5500 data: the employer match formula, vesting schedule, available investment options, and individual fund expense ratios (Source: DOL Form 5500).

Data sourced from DOL Form 5500 annual filings (Source: Department of Labor, EFAST2). This comparison is for educational purposes only. RetireGrader is not a financial advisor or fiduciary.