Maine-Based. Family-Owned. Built to Last.
Since 2009, Ardiah has helped Maine businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities get paid, pay their teams, and grow with confidence.
Our Story
Started in Maine. Rooted in Service.
Ardiah was founded in 2009 with a simple belief: local businesses deserve the same quality of financial services as the big players — without the big-company runaround. We set out to build a firm that felt like a trusted partner, not a vendor.
From our office in Rockland, Maine, we've grown alongside the businesses we serve — restaurants, retailers, nonprofits, municipalities, and healthcare providers who needed a reliable, honest partner in their corner.
Today, Ardiah offers flat-rate payroll, modern payment solutions, and business lending — all under one roof, with a dedicated staff ready to service you from our Rockland office.
Chris & Lindsey Austin
Founders & Owners, Ardiah
Meet the Owners
Chris & Lindsey Austin
Chris Austin brings over 30 years of experience in banking and financial services to every client relationship. His deep background in the industry means Ardiah clients get advice grounded in real-world expertise — not a sales script.
Lindsey Austin is a co-owner of Ardiah and a key part of the foundation that makes the business what it is today. While Lindsey isn't in the day-to-day operations, her partnership and shared values are woven into everything Ardiah stands for.
When you call Ardiah, you're not reaching a call center or a rotating account manager. You're reaching a dedicated staff in our Rockland office who know your name, your business, and your goals.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Transparency
No hidden fees. No fine print. We show you exactly what you're paying and why — before you ever sign anything.
Local Commitment
We live and work in Maine. The businesses we serve are our neighbors, and we treat them that way.
Expertise You Can Trust
30+ years in banking and financial services means our advice is grounded in real experience, not guesswork.
Personal Service
You'll always reach a real person at our Rockland office. We know your name, your business, and your goals.
Our Mission
Our goal is to help your organization focus on growth while Ardiah does the rest.
— Christopher Austin, President
Let's Work Together.
Whether you need payroll, payment processing, business lending, or just a second opinion on your current setup — we're happy to talk.