Guideline Reviews 353

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Looking at 143 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their helpfulness, professionalism, and extensive knowledge, making interactions pleasant and productive. Many people highlight the exceptional customer service, noting quick responses and a smooth user experience, especially when setting up accounts or resolving issues. However, some customers also noted significant problems with payment processing, experiencing delays and incorrect handling of funds. A few other people also felt that the service itself could be problematic, citing issues with document filing and difficulties with transferring funds, which led to frustration and unexpected penalties.

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Staff

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Customer service

Users describe positive interactions with customer service. Many customers praise the helpfulness and... See more

Service

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User experience

Customers had positive experiences with the user experience. Many reviewers found the process seamless, easy... See more

Payment

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Guideline has been a valued partner for my small business. I specifically use them for their easy-to-use integrations with Freshbooks Accounting software and now Gusto Payroll. Their site is top notch... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The employee i spoke to was the friendliest, most helpful and super knowledgeable guy. He took as much time as I needed, and walked me through the whole log in process and helped me set up my account... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was on hold for 20 minutes which was excessive BUT the rep that answered was professional, well spoken, took care of my request above and beyond. Walked me through where to find what I needed online... See more


Company details

  1. #19 of 22 best companies in Business and IT Consulting Agency
  2. #189 of 246 best companies in Business to Business Service

About Guideline

Written by the company

Guideline is now part of @Gusto. Together, we have helped 34,000 businesses and their employees save for retirement.

As part of the Gusto ecosystem, Guideline offers streamlined retirement solutions designed to simplify plan management, administration, and compliance. Employees receive a user-friendly experience to enroll and manage their financial future. Our mission is to help companies effortlessly offer a powerful retirement benefit their team can truly appreciate.

For informational purposes only. Should not be considered investment or tax advice.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

353 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The representative that I talked to is amazing.

The representative that I talked to (I forget the name I’m so sorry) was amazing. Calm, attentive, and kind - that’s exactly what I needed when stressed about rolling my 401K over. Thank you x1000 for your support and kindness!

March 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer Service

Maylin gave me amazing customer service and went above and beyond to assist me. We need more people who have passion like hers in customer service.

March 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IRS forms

We had a question about a tax filing and they answered very quickly and walked me through the steps. The process was very seamless and easy to understand!

February 26, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Late form filing resulting in major headaches and fines

I am a small business owner and use Guideline to administer our 401K plan. The user interface is very convenient and integrated with our payroll system, which is why we opted to use Guideline. However, today we received a notice of penalty from the IRS because Guideline failed to file our 8955-SSA form on time (it was several months late) and also failed to file an extension when they were unable to get this form filed on time. Very disappointed that Guideline did not even notify us of this issue or proactively address it with the IRS when they knew these forms were filed several months late. This is a core part of their job.

February 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jessica is a rock star CSR!!

Jessica is a rock star CSR!!! She walked me through every step of getting my RMD set up.

The whole process was quick, easy and straightforward.

Thanks for all your help Jessica!!!!

February 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very knowledgeable person

The lady that helped me was very knowledgeable and very understanding. She walked me through what I needed step by step and didn’t rush me at all. She also made sure I understood everything and was satisfied. Really enjoyed meeting her.

February 19, 2026
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