The scalable 401(k) built for franchises

Get one easy-to-use 401(k) for all your locations — all while meeting state mandates.

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Guideline plans are flexible and simple. They make it easy for our employees to set up a 401(k) that works for them... We’ve grown 300% across 3 different businesses. Our Guideline 401(k) is a perfect fit for all of them.Client of Guideline. Views may not be representative of other clients.

See why 50,000+ businesses trust Guideline

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    Flexible pricing

    One base fee can cover all of your businesses — plus, you won’t pay extra for plan setup, plan transfers, or 5500 prep.

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    Easy setup & admin

    Single signature to set up multiple entities. Plus, integrations that automate day-to-day updates and reduce administrative work.

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    Built to scale

    We handle recordkeeping, investment management, compliance testing, and more.

Automate 401(k) busywork

Our two-way payroll integrations automatically sync payroll and employee data. No manual updates or eligibility tracking required.

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Help your team get the most out of their 401(k)

Offer your employees an affordable, modern way to invest in their financial future — with lower fees and guided investments.

  • Low-cost investments and no transaction fees

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  • Retirement education and live support

  • Mobile self-serve tools to promote participation

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Get support you can count on — and call

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    Dedicated specialists

    Get a single point-of-contact throughout the transfer process and the life of your plan.

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    Live support

    Call or email quality customer support — our annual plan sponsor customer satisfaction score is 93%.

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    Fast answers

    Hear back from our team quickly — we average a 4 business-hour response time.

Streamline and scale your 401(k) with Guideline

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