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January 2022 by Jasmyne Charles
I love Vraiment Financial and I'm happy that they now have a sister company named The Financial Laine. I did a one on one consultation with Laine for grant funding after attending her Win Business Grants masterclass in 2020. She reviewed my program outline and told me some things I should change which I did immediately. She always told me when I should continue searching and now I get emails from all these places about grant opportunities. Not only did my business win 4 grants totaling in $27,000, my nonprofit organization was able to win $75,000. We have won small grants in the past but it was never over $10K. I am currently in the Grant Capital Bootcamp soaking up all the gems and I plan on scheduling a one on one training for my board once we win some additional funding. I am grateful to Laine and her team. Thank you to Angela & Maggie for always answering my questions.
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October 2021 by Nelson S.
My name is Nelson Scott. I am a small business owner. On May 17, 2021, I hired Vraiment Financial, LLC. After having a friendly phone consultation with the owner, Dalaine Waller aka, Laine Bradley, I paid her, her husband Vincent Dale Bradley Jr., and their assistant, who goes by the name Darlesha P., $4,500 for a 6 months contract of service (Please find contract attached). In the contract, I was promised the following items per month: - 5 grants per month (totaling 30 grants). - A copy of the grant research proposals. - Prepared and submitted grant applications, letters of intent, and/or proposals for grants that were researched on behalf of the business. - A copy of the letters of intent and proposals. - Vraiment Financial, LLC will consult with the point of contact once a month. - Monthly coaching calls. - Monthly reports sent. I never received any of the above mentioned. After months of inactivity and broken promises on their part, In August, I requested a conversation with the owner. She refused. It was then agreed that the contract would be terminated, my money would be returned, and for the inconvenience Vraiment caused, 10 grants would be applied to on the behalf of my company. Attached, please find the email sent by Vraiment promising to apply for 10 grants on the behalf of my company and process my full refund by 08-23-21. Since August 18th, 2021, I've been trying to get my money back from The Bradleys and Vraiment. They've ignored every email and DM, their phone number is disconnected, and they've blocked me on all of their social media accounts. As of 10-04-21, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY REFUND!. Vraiment told me they sent the refund, but would not tell me when or by what method. I was forced to file a claim with my bank due to the refund never being credited to my account. Vraiment was referred to me by someone I trusted. I checked references, I googled, and before I made the decision to work with them, I prayed. I thought I did everything right. Now, I feel stupid. They're a black woman owned business that I desperately wanted to support and instead of telling you how happy I am with their service, I'm left having to file complaints against them. I have filed complaints with the SBA Inspector General, North Carolina Consumer Complaints, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, The Better Business Bureau, The Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division, and The Federal Trade Commission's Fraud Division. I've also filed a complaint against Vincent Dale Bradley Jr. with The Office of the Naval Inspector General and have consulted with the Cyber Crimes Division of the District Attorney's Office. As far as I'm concerned, Dalaine Waller aka Laine Bradley, Vincent Dale Bradley Jr., their assistant Darlesha P., and business partners, Tranika Warner, and Cyntoni Miller, are all frauds. I trusted them and they have taken advantage of my kindness and trust. Also, please take note of the 12 companies they've opened within the last two years: Black ON the Business, LLC PoBox 45433 Phoenix, AZ 85064 Bradley Tax & Associates Inc. 421 Fayetteville Street, Ste. 1100 Raleigh, NC 27601 Bradley Venues Inc. 421 Fayetteville Street, Ste. 1100 Raleigh, NC 27601 Bradley Warner Academy Inc., 3105 Corners Mill Drive Peachtree Corners, GA 30095 Elnora Adrienne Transportation Inc 421 Fayetteville Street, Ste. 1100 Raleigh, NC 27601 Emerald Peak Cleaning Inc. 421 Fayetteville Street, Ste. 1100 Raleigh, NC 27601 Emerald Peak Investment Group 421 Fayetteville Street, Ste. 1100 Raleigh, NC 27601 Margaritas And Manis Beauty Bar LLC 4302 Springs Creek Lane Apt 4302 Sandy Springs, GA 30350 Munchkin Munchies Vending Machines Inc. 421 Fayetteville Street, Ste. 1100 Raleigh, NC 27601 The Laine B. Brand Inc. 421 Fayetteville Street, Ste. 1100 Raleigh, NC 27601 Vraiment Financial LLC 4302 Springs Creek Lane Apt 4302 Sandy Springs, GA 30350 Vraiment Financial LLC 421 Fayetteville Street, Ste. 1100 Raleigh, NC 27601 I entered into this situation with very high hopes for success.
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September 2021 by Jessica green
Great Company excellent customer service
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April 2021 by Lauren Mills
Laine Bradly and the Vraiment Financial Team helped our company lower our tax burden from owing $17K to receiving a $1300 refund. This was done though customized tax planning strategies, thorough research on the new tax credits and laws during COVID 19, and a genuine care about providing the best customer service experience for us as new business owners. Without a doubt, we recommend Laine and the Vraiment Financial team for tax preparation services, accounting, and grant writing services.
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January 2021 by Andrea Cunningham
I have been a credit client of Vraiment Financial for several months. They have literally saved my credit! Ms. Delaine gave me very specific things to do each month we met, and I was finally able to maintain my credit and credit cards. I would highly recommend her to anyone! She is very warm, engaging, and she knows her stuff. It was a very pleasent experience❤️
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November 2020 by Gregory Weaver
Vraiment Finanical provides excellent customers service. They are detailed oriented and a pleasure to work with, because of their pleasant and positive attitudes. Vraiment Financial always takes the initiative to make sure the work is done exceptionally well. With their relentless motivation and knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, taxes and grants, I know they would be a great fit any small business owner or non profit organization looking to improve.
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November 2020 by Lauren Whitfield
This company serviced all of my business’s financial needs. We purchased their building business credit ebook, which told us step by step how to build our credit. Then we hired them to do our business taxes, which were done very quickly. We hired their eidl consulting services, and they are doing our tax planning. This company will always handle our financial needs, we can’t recommend them enough.
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November 2020 by D Hix
Vraiment Financial is the absolute best around and it’s not even close! They are professionals that go out of their way to establish and maintain a positive relationship with their clients. They also offer a wide variety of healthful tips and recommendations free to any of their clients .I enrolled in their credit restoration program and after only one year and my score has risen over 150+ points. Thanks Again Dalaine and Vince. Y’all are the real MVPs‼️
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November 2020 by Dodie Arnold
Great customer service, easy to work with. Highly recommend! This was my first time working with a tax professional. I'll be using Vraiment Financial again next year.
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November 2020 by Nichole Tia
I have never felt more encouraged about my journey to get my financial life in order! Laine pulls no punches about where you’re getting it wrong and how to get it right. I’m also looking into getting into investing and I already know exactly where I’m going for that as well as estate planning. Thank you so much!
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November 2020 by Genessee Mitchell
Ok this service was EXTREMELY helpful because frankly I was a little lost, she was very kind, patient and overall very nice. This is the first time I can say that I've really enjoyed a tax appointment
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November 2020 by Kandi Quillet Thomas
Vraiment Financial is an excellent and professional company. Dalaine is knowledgeable, skilled, honest, and a pleasure to work with. I appreciate how easy and understandable it was to file taxes and discuss some key points about business bookkepping. My experience with Dalaine and her company went so well that Vraiment will continue to be my top choice for financial services going forward.
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November 2020 by Jessica
Great Company excellent customer service