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About Next Level Financial

​Learn about our co-founders, mission, vision & success stories.

Meet

Our team

Meet co-founders, Paris and James, who are passionate about helping entrepreneurial firms grow their impact through strategic financial planning and analysis.

Co-Founder & CEO

Paris Williams

Paris Williams is co-founder  and CEO at Next Level Financial. She is responsible for providing leadership for all aspects of operations, emphasizing growth, setting goals, and supporting clients. She provides strategic direction and vision for the company. She holds a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University and a Master’s from UC Berkeley. In her free time, Paris enjoys live music, spending time with her family, and outdoor activities.

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Co-Founder & Lead CFO

James Williams, Jr., CFA

James Williams Jr. is co-founder and lead CFO at Next Level Financial. He holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), one of the highest designations in the finance profession. James is passionate about helping mission-driven organizations grow (Level-up), and operate more efficiently. James has extensive experience in accounting, investments, real estate development, and asset management. He enjoys working out, playing the drums, and family time.

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Accounting Manager

Joel Tumadlas, MBA

 

Joel is the Accounting Manager at Next Level Financial. He works closely with our Fractional CFO team and clients to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring timely financial reporting, accurate records, and strong accounting processes. Joel is passionate about exceptional client service. He holds an MBA and has certifications in QuickBooks Online, Client Advisory Services (CAS), AI-enabled bookkeeping, and Reach Reporting. Outside of work, Joel enjoys spending time with his family and his dogs.

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Administrative Assistant

Zariah W.

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​Our core values guide every decision and interaction.

​4 C's

CORE VALUES

​Care

We care about your business as if it is our own. We believe in forming human connections with each other, our clients and partners.

Connection

We connect with you personally and professionally. This connection helps us to build a stronger and more fruitful partnership.

Contribute

We wholeheartedly contribute to the mission and vision of your company. We are here to add value to your team.

Creativity

We provide creative solutions and ideas to your team. We are committed to being a creative thought partner and supporting you as you grow your business. 

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Learn more about Next Level Financial's impact through interviews, special features, podcasts, and more!

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Client testimonials

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