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Guidant Financial helps individuals secure capital to start, buy, or grow a business. It offers a range of funding options—including 401(k) business financing, SBA small business loans, unsecured business loans, growth capital, and other services—and works with new and existing business owners to explain their options and create customized funding plans. How it works: Guidant educates clients on financing alternatives and assembles a tailored package that uses retirement funds for business investment (where applicable), along with traditional loan options and growth capital, to fit the owner's needs. How it differs from competitors: it pairs education with a broad menu of financing choices and specializes in structuring funding plans that leverage retirement funds and SBA or unsecured loans, providing a one-stop approach for franchise and small-business funding. Its goal: help entrepreneurs access cost-effective and flexible funding to start, buy, or grow a business.
About Guidant Financial
Industries
Consulting
Fintech
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bellevue, Washington
Founded
2003
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What believers are saying
- 2026 survey showed survival optimism and growth investment, supporting continued funding demand.
- Guidant launched CemSites partnership in July 2026, expanding into cemetery software distribution.
- Guidant still actively hires in 2026, indicating ongoing growth rather than contraction.
What critics are saying
- Guidant’s niche depends on retirement-funded startups; IRS scrutiny hits ROBS demand fast.
- BBB logged nine complaints in three years; service failures damage trust and referrals.
- Department turnover in tax and bookkeeping signals execution risk and customer churn.
What makes Guidant Financial unique
- Guidant leads ROBS financing; 2026 survey says 96.5% used 401(k) Business Financing.
- Guidant bundles funding, payroll, bookkeeping, tax, and ROBS compliance into one workflow.
- Guidant’s 200+ remote employees and partner portal deepen franchise and lender distribution.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Company News
Guidant Financial launches "Create the Life You Want," hosted by CEO Jeremy Ames, sharing entrepreneurs' stories and insights to inspire small business dreams.
Guidant launches podcast showcasing main street Entrepreneurs and their success stories - 'Create the Life You Want'
Guident will integrate its human-in-the-loop Remote Monitor and Control Center (RMCC) solution with Star's surveillance technology to provide autonomous security and safety as the robots conduct normal activities.
At Guidant Financial, Guidant Financial Group is thrilled and honored to announce that Guidant Financial Group has been selected as a finalist for the Better Business Bureau's 2023 Torch Awards for Ethics.
Guidant’s 2023 Small Business Trends infographic highlights key trends, challenges, and demographics among surveyed American small business owners. . “The past couple of years have presented numerous challenges for small business owners, who have had to make difficult decisions amid a pandemic, inflation, and supply chain issues. This data provides insights into how small businesses are staying resilient in spite of adversity.” — Jeremy Ames, CEO
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About Guidant Financial
Industries
Consulting
Fintech
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bellevue, Washington
Founded
2003
Guidant Financial is Hiring for 10 Jobs on Simplify!
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