Your Trusted Accounting Partners
Verticals Team
Your Partners in Growth
At Verticals Advisory, our team is the foundation of everything we do. With decades of combined experience in accounting, financial reporting, and strategic advisory, we’re more than just service providers—we are your partners in building a stable, successful future. From real estate experts to startup advisors, our professionals bring the depth of knowledge and precision you need to elevate your business. Each team member is dedicated to delivering personalized support and actionable insights, ensuring your financial foundation is as strong as the goals you are striving to achieve.
We invite you to meet with our team and experience firsthand how our expertise can help lay the foundation for your financial future, cultivate sustainable growth, and build the wealth you deserve.
Nicole Kimes, CPA
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Expertise: Fund Launches, Financial Reporting Structures, REITs, Capital Transactions
Background: 20+ Years of Experience, Previous CFO, Financial Reporting, Fund Administration, Audit
Primary Services: Fractional CFO/Controller, Structure Advisory, Investor Reporting, Consolidations
Education: CPA – BS in Accounting – Southern University and A&M College
Cameron Snelling
Fund Accounting & Administration
Expertise: Real Estate Funds, Process Improvement, Staff Management
Background: 20+ Years of Experience, Accounting with Industry-Leading Commercial Real Estate Operators
Primary Services: Fund Accounting, Debt Investments, Development Accounting, Industrial & Hospitality Sectors
Education: MBA, BA in Accounting – Benedictine University
Sharonda Burton, CPA
Fund Accounting & Administration
Expertise: Controllership, Development Accounting, Acquisitions, Audit Readiness
Background: 20+ Years of Experience, Audit Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Leadership Roles
Primary Services: Fractional CFO/Controller, Development Accounting, Delaware Statutory Trusts Reporting
Education: BA, MBA, CFE – Liberty University, Jackson State University
Liz Ivy
Fund Accounting & Administration
Expertise: Portfolio Accounting, CAM Reconciliations
Background: 10+ Years of Experience, Property Accounting with Industry-Leading Investment Management Firm, Accounts Receivable
Primary Services: Portfolio Accounting, Fund Accounting, Budget Analysis, Industrial Sector
Education: BS in Criminal Justice (Accounting & Business Law) – California State University of Sacramento
Taryn O’Neill
Fund Accounting & Administration
Expertise: Property Operations, Policies & Procedures, Staff Management
Background: 20+ Years of Experience, Third-Party Accounting with Industry-Leading Property Management Firm
Primary Services: Policies Oversight, Portfolio Accounting, Budget Analysis, CAM Reviews, Industrial Sector
Education: BS in Accounting
Pamela Prymer
Accounts Payable & Treasury
Expertise: Accounts Payable, Treasury, Sales & Use Tax
Background: 25+ Years of Experience, Accounting Roles with Industry-Leading Insurance Company
Primary Services: Accounts Payable Compliance, Cash Management
Education: BS in Accounting – Tennessee State University
Brittany West
Fund Accounting & Administration
Expertise: Property Operations, CAM Reconciliations
Background: 3+ Years of Experience, Accounting with Industry-Leading Industrial and Student Housing Developers and Operators
Primary Services: Fund Accounting, Debt Investments, Development Accounting, Industrial & Hospitality Sectors
Education: BA in Finance and Economics – University of North Georgia
Alex Araujo, CPA
Fund Accounting & Administration
Expertise: Accounts Payable, Treasury, Sales & Use Tax
Background: 20+ Years of Experience, Financial Reporting Leadership Roles
Primary Services: Fund Accounting Reviews, Investor Reporting
Education: BA in Accounting and Finance – University of South Florida
Allan Monrose
Portfolio Accounting
Expertise: : Property Operations, CAM Reconciliations, Monthly-Close Reviews
Background: 10+ Years of Experience, Property Accounting with Industry-Leading Owner/Operators
Primary Services: Portfolio Accounting, Cash Flow Analysis
Education: MA in Accounting - Saint Leo University
Chloe Cook
Cash Management
Expertise: Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit
Background: 15+ Years of Experience, Corporate and Tax Accounting with Global-Leading Express Transportation Company
Primary Services: Loan Servicing Cash Management, Cash Activity Analysis
Education: BS in Accounting – Jackson State University
Stephen Ferrell
Fund Accounting & Administration
Expertise: Controllership, Client Service, Property Operations
Background: 20+ Years of Experience, Financial Reporting Leadership Roles
Primary Services: Fund Accounting Reviews, Investor Reporting
Education: BA in Accounting – University of Central Florida
Amani Wright
(Intern)
Expertise: (Intern)
Background: Digital Design
Primary Services: Bank Reconciliations and Invoices Processing
Education: University-Enrolled
Firm Growth Initiative
Branching Out: Join Our Thriving Ecosysystem
Vertical Advisors is not just another CPA firm – we’re a dynamic financial ecosystem, constantly evolving to meet the complex needs of today’s businesses. We have experienced significant growth, and we are always eager to branch out further.
We strive to build our team with dynamic, consistently top-performing accounting and finance professionals who are ready to break free from the constraints of traditional accounting environments and join our innovative approach.
If you’re ready to be part of a firm that is as focused on growth and innovation as the clients we serve, we would love to hear from you. Reach out to us using the Contact Us link. All communications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Join us in cultivating a new generation of financial reporting services – where your expertise can truly flourish.