MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN

Plan Overview & Key Metrics

MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN is a defined contribution retirement plan offered by MORGAN STANLEY & CO., INCORPORATED. Below is a snapshot of the plan’s financial health, participant activity, and employer generosity based on publicly filed data. Use these metrics to benchmark your own contributions and see how this plan compares to peers.

MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN Total Retirement Plan Assets

At the end of 2002, the total retirement plan assets of MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN is $1,975,496,092.00.This plan was established in 1971.

MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN Total Number of Retirement Plan Participants

At the end of 2002, the total number of retirement plan participants in MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN is 52882

MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN Average Participant Retirement Account Value

In 2002, the average participant retirement account value for MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN is $37,356.00

MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN Estimated Average Employee Contribution Amount

In 2002, the estimated average employee contribution amount per participant for MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN is $4,695.00.

MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN Estimated Average Employer Match

In 2002, the estimated average employer match for an employee in MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN is approximately $113.00
Investing in this additonal $113.00 for 20 years would give you extra $7,276.00, assuming a 10% annual return.

MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN Total Employer Contribution and Match Rate

In 2002, MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN allocates $6,012,590.00 to match its employees’ contributions, providing an employer match rate of 4.84% of their contributions

MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN Total Retirement Plan Asset Growth Rate

In 2002, the total retirement plan asset growth rate of MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN is 5.75%.

MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN Estimated Aggregate Retirement Account Investment Gain/Loss

In 2002, the estimated aggregate retirement account investment gain/loss for MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN is 12.12%. This measures the effectiveness of the plan participants’ investments in the year.

MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN Expense Ratio

In 2002, the investment and administrative expense ratio of MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN is 0.00%.

* Data are from public filings.

Plan Administrator & Contact

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Enrollment & Brokerage Features

The following features describe how MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN handles enrollment, default investments, and access to self-directed brokerage windows. Plans that offer auto-enrollment tend to have higher participation rates, and a brokerage window can give you access to investments beyond the plan’s core lineup.

What Should You Do Next?

Your 401(k) is likely your single largest wealth-building tool. Here is how to make the most of MORGAN STANLEY DPSP/START PLAN:

  1. Contribute enough to capture the full employer match. This is free money — see the match details on the Contribution & Match page.
  2. Review your investment allocation. Make sure your mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets matches your age and risk tolerance. Check available investment options.
  3. Keep your beneficiary designations current. Life events (marriage, divorce, children) mean your beneficiary form may need updating.
  4. Increase contributions over time. Even a 1% annual bump can add tens of thousands to your retirement balance over a career.

Use our 401(k) Savings Calculator to project how your current contribution rate translates into retirement wealth, or try the Asset Allocation Calculator to find an allocation that fits your risk profile.

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