Guidant Financial is a prominent small business financing company based in Boise, Idaho, founded in 2003 by David Nilssen and Jeremy Ames. The company specializes in alternative funding solutions and has provided over $3 billion in small business funding, supporting more than 30,000 entrepreneurs across all 50 states as of 2024. As a third-party administrator of 401(k) plans, Guidant is the largest provider of Rollovers for Business Startups (ROBS), allowing entrepreneurs to use retirement funds for business financing without incurring early withdrawal penalties. Their services include ROBS financing, SBA loans, business credit services, and bookkeeping and tax solutions. Guidant emphasizes accessibility for diverse entrepreneurs, including veterans, and has been recognized for its commitment to supporting small business owners and franchisees. The company operates with a remote-first culture and has been acknowledged as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.