Guideline Reviews 356

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.

What people talk about most

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. #191 of 248 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

356 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My own HR was unhelpful in multiple…

My own HR was unhelpful in multiple attempts to access my 401K after googling and finding the support line Guideline got me squared away in minutes and addressed my concerns with understanding. Thank you!

January 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was confused about how a non employee…

I was confused about how a non employee co-owner needed to be listed or reported in my company roster and was having trouble on the technical side. I thought it was going to be a complicated process but the guideline agent walked me through a troubleshoot and we got it sorted out in just a few minutes

January 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vanessa is a 6/5

I would say my experience with the events that have transpired is a 1/5 but working with Vanessa has been a 6/5. We had such unfortunate issues that are still persisting and earlier reps (AJ) were not a good experience for us. We ultimately ended up with Vanessa and were able to start clearing everything out and it’s due to her positive attitude and professionalism that we finally felt like we had an ally at Accrue. Working with her allowed me personally to have faith again in Guideline. We’re not in the clear yet but we were making ourselves ready to leave Guideline due to our experience.

January 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Customer Service…

Jessica was professional and patient while she walked me thru what I needed to do. I was so grateful for her assistance. Im a CS Mgr, and I'm impressed by how she handled things. Great job! 5 stars to you! Thank you.

January 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointing & disturbing inability to address website problems

It is the first week in January 2026 and I, like I am sure many others are doing, signed in on 01/06 to change my IRS portfolio distribution %s. I keep being denied and after speaking with customer service I was informed there was a "glitch" in the system that tech was working on. It is going on 4 days for this this to be corrected - it is still not fixed, no one in customer service can tell me a timeline on repair. I can not make adjustments to MY money. Very disturbing and disappointing for this large a company.

January 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

These people stole my money

These people stole my money

Yes I'm sure they are super helpful for signing up and get you to give them your money. But upon trying to access my account they said they can't give me access nor my money as their verification steps include information only my ex has. I explained to them that I am divorced and not on speaking terms with my ex but I can provide my divorce decree that stated that I am granted benefits of my 401k. They said absolutely not. So if a legal document isn't satisfactory to get access to my money I think a lawsuit will be a better option. Stay away !!!

January 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Addie the agent

Addie the agent, was so kind, so courteous, and so vert helpful. She is a wonderful representative for your company

December 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vionna was beyond helpful

Vionna was beyond helpful. The online attempt to w/draw was extremely difficult, even w/ the help section. I’d suggest a survey w/ your phone reps about questions asked.
Vionna saved the day!

December 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

I don't understand most of the whole 401(k) system, but the representative I spoke with made the call productive, fun, and enjoyable.

Wow, if life were only like this all the time...

December 23, 2025
Unprompted review

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