Start a 401(k) plan by 12/31/2021. Pay no employer fees for 3 months. 1 28 days 7 hours left! Products Partners Pricing Resources Log In 401(K) The 401(k) plan you and your employees deserve. A modern 401(k) built for startups and small businesses. Get started Let us handle the heavy lifting We do the administration, compliance, and recordkeeping to make your job easy. With Guideline Plan design features We’ll help you design a plan that fits your needs. Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Choose from both pre-tax and Roth options. Profit sharing Set up the option to make discretionary year-end contributions to your employees’ 401(k) accounts. It’s a tax-deferred bonus. Safe Harbor Our Safe Harbor plans help you and your employees save more and automatically satisfy most IRS nondiscrimination tests. Matching options Give your employees more incentive to participate in your 401(k). You’ll love your new dashboard Our product makes managing your 401(k) easy - for you and your employees Employees Employers Dashboard Check your balance, contribution rate, recent activity, and important notifications - all in one place. Contribution Changes Rollovers Select Investments Support COST FOR EMPLOYERS Get the 401(k) pricing plan that works for you Core $49/month + $8 per active participant A seamless Safe Harbor 401(k) for small businesses that want to make an employer contribution. Payroll integration with Gusto, QuickBooks Online, and 15+ other providers. Automated recordkeeping, plan admin, and employee onboarding. We serve as your 3(38) and 3(16) fiduciary and handle certain IRS and DOL reporting and filings. Get started Flex $79/month + $8 per active participant A 401(k) for businesses that want the flexibility to pick and choose features to meet their goals. Everything in our Core plan, plus: Flexibility to open a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan or traditional 401(k) plan. Add features like employer contributions, profit sharing and vesting schedules. We conduct additional IRS nondiscrimination testing for traditional plans. Get started Max $129/month + $8 per active participant Our most customizable 401(k) for business owners who want to maximize savings and receive dedicated support. Everything in our Flex plan, plus: Custom features like new comparability profit sharing. Dedicated onboarding specialist and account manager. Support for controlled group plans. Get started Learn more about our fees and services. Does your business currently have a 401(k)? All existing 401(k) plan transfers must open a Max plan and maintain it for at least one year. Intelligent investment options We offer a diverse range of investment choices that keep investment fees to an industry low. See all investment options Managed portfolios We help employees assess their risk tolerance, then recommend a portfolio of funds that matches their goals. Funds Employees also have the option of choosing from over 40 index funds from Vanguard and other low-cost providers. How to get started We’ll help you through every step of the process, and you’ll end up with a plan perfect for you, and your employees. Sign up & plan design Provide your company information, payroll provider, and design your 401(k) plan. Onboarding We’ll onboard your employees and give them time to set-up their account. Cruise control We take it from here! We help you stay compliant, manage plan investments, and help you and your team save. 25,000+ companies trust Guideline to manage their 401(k) 85% Customer satisfaction score2 Join 25,000+ companies that have chosen to save with Guideline Get started We’re here to help Live US-based support (888) 228-3491 Sales: 6am - 4pm PST, Mon - Fri Support: 6am - 4pm PST, Mon - Fri hello@guideline.com 1 Customers who sign up for a 401(k) by December 31st, 2021 pay no monthly base fee and no $8 monthly participant fee for 3 months after the new plan begins. This offer cannot be combined with other offers. 2 This customer satisfaction score represents Guideline's average CSAT score from feedback submitted between January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021. Company About Security Blog Press Careers Resources Support Payroll Integration Investments Privacy Terms of Service ADV & CRS (888) 228-3491 hello@guideline.com 1645 E 6th Street, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78702 Guideline.com is owned and operated by Guideline, Inc. (“Guideline”), an SEC-registered investment adviser. Investment-related content is provided for general information purposes only, and is not intended to be construed as investment advice. Investments involve risk and are not guaranteed.