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James P. Karides, Certified Public Accountant, brings thirty-five years of tax and financial consulting to the VESTEX® team. Working extensively with high net worth individuals and closely held growth companies, Jim’s areas of expertise include assisting with tax planning, financing considerations and alternatives, and negotiating and structuring acquisitions.

In 2007, Jim joined noted entrepreneur and founder Richard L. Sharp to form V-Ten Capital. As a partner, he currently serves as V-Ten’s President and Chief Financial Officer in addition to serving in an advisory capacity for the VESTEX® team. His day-to-day responsibilities include management of multiple investment portfolios and providing oversight and expertise in the areas of capital financing, structure, tax planning and financial reporting.

Jim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is currently the Treasurer of the Rick Sharp Alzheimer’s Foundation. He is an alumnus of the Richmond Venture Capital Club and Leadership Hampton Roads. He also currently serves on several corporate and charitable foundation boards.

Mr. Karides is a graduate of the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia.