User:Jlparis

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James L. Paris, born in a suburb of Chicago on January 23, 1965. According to the United States Copyright office, Paris is the author of more than a dozen books, including; Money Management for Those Who Don't Have Any, Living Financially Free, The 10 Day Financial Breakthrough, The Christian Financial Crisis, and Absolutely Amazing Ways To Save Money on Everything. He maintains the website, www.christianmoney.com

According to information provided by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Paris began his career in the financial industry in 1986, initially working for a small regional brokerage firm and then for PaineWeber. In 1987 he began to work for Delta First Financial, Inc., partially owned by informercial guru Charles J. Givens. Paris became Vice President of Delta First Financial within two years and was managing more than 50 stockbrokers. While serving as Vice President, Paris was asked to guest host the Charles J. Givens radio show. Later, he became the regular guest host for Givens, doing about 50% of the broadcasts for a two year period.

In 1992 he formed his own company, James L. Paris Financial Services (incorporation date obtained from the Florida Secretary of State). He also wrote his first book, "Financial Bootcamp for Christians". He started his own radio and television programs which were synidicated nationwide. Many believed that Paris found the right balance between being a financial commentator, yet a promoter of his books and seminars. Paris sold more than a million books between 1992 and 2002 according to Christian Retail figures. He also appeared as a frequent guest on The 700 Club and numerous other national programs, including Marlin Maddoux Point of View.

In 2002 Paris became the victim of an embezzlement scheme, detailed on the website www.whathappenedtojimparis.com Court records in Volusia County, Florida confirm Paris winning a nearly five million dollar judgment against his former accountant.

As a result of the embezzlement, Paris filed for bankruptcy(records reviewed from the United States Bankruptcy Court, Jacksonville, FL). His companies became insolvent and he discontinued making public appearances and writing. In the Spring of 2007 Paris began making new posts to his website www.christianmoney.com and has announced a new book "Swindled" which will be released in 2008. The new book will recount Paris' story of his financial collapse that was caused by the embezzlement of nearly 2 million dollars from his companies.

Paris has announced his plans to continue his writing, speaking, and radio career.