Guideline Reviews 352

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Considering 141 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their helpfulness, knowledge, and positive attitude, making interactions pleasant and productive. Many people highlight the exceptional customer service, noting the quick response times and the ease of getting their issues resolved. The user experience, particularly with the website, is often described as intuitive and easy to navigate. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service, citing issues with document filings and difficulties with fund transfers. A few other people also felt that the payment process was problematic, experiencing delays in processing.

What people talk about most

Staff

Reviewers mention positive feedback about staff. Many customers praise employees like Jessica, Alex, Alicia,... See more

Customer service

Consumers generally express satisfaction with customer service. Many reviewers highlight agents like... See more

Service

Clients share ambiguous opinions on service. Many reviewers express significant dissatisfaction, citing... See more

User experience

Customers consistently note positive experiences with user experience. Many reviewers praise the helpfulness... See more

Payment

Users describe negative interactions with payment. Many customers report significant difficulties accessing... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

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

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

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. Business and IT Consulting Agency
  2. 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

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

352 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!

5 March 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.

4 March 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!

26 February 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.

24 February 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!!!!

23 February 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.

19 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Support

our rep, Natalie, was excellent. She is professional, attentive and assisted me in navigating through the website. She knew exactly the issue and provided solutions. Thanks.

17 February 2026
Unprompted review

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