About JD Tax & Accounting Advisors
With Over 25 Years of Combined Experience, We have the Knowledge and Expertise to Ensure Professional, Accurate, High Quality Service
“If we can’t save you money, we won’t waste your time”
Our Core Values
At JD Tax & Accounting Advisors, our core values define how we serve our clients and uphold our commitment to excellence.
Customer Focus
Never argue with the customer. If we don’t support the customer directly, we serve those that do. Customer Service trumps everything!
Value People
We will treat all people with courtesy, dignity, and respect (The Golden Rule)
Integrity
We will be honest and fair in all our actions.
Constant Development
We believe self-education is key. Good will never be good enough. We will always challenge ourselves to be learn more and do more for ourselves and our clients.
Passion for PROFIT
We have an unyielding drive to make our clients PROFITABLE. But we will always remain humble
Meet Our Team
With 25+ years of expertise, our accountants and tax specialists deliver accurate, stress-free financial solutions tailored to your business.
Jarel Daniels, CEO
Jarel Daniels is a Management Consultant with his Master’s Degree in Taxation. He has worked in Financial Services and Public Accounting for over 10 years focusing in Real Estate and Professional Services. After serving as the Business Development Director for two staffing firms, he started JD Tax and Accounting Advisors where he helps his clients become profitable by managing their finances and developing a business strategy to increase revenue.
Born in West Philadelphia, Jarel loves spending time with his family and connecting with new people. He strongly believes your net worth depends on your network
Aleisha Gibbs, COO
Aleisha is a dynamic and motivated PR and Marketing Strategist with a thorough understanding of social media, content marketing, proposal management and community building strategies. With over ten years of specialized experience in addition to earning a Master’s in Business and Professional Communication from LaSalle University and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from West Chester University, Aleisha is an adaptable and transformational leader working to create effective marketing collateral and developing opportunities that’ll establish milestone organizational goals for JD Tax & Accounting.
In her spare time, Aleisha loves spending time with her two children, cruising the aisles of Marshalls and HomeGoods and crafting on her cricut machine!
Shauna Collins, EA , MBA, Partner & Head of Tax Division, JD Tax & Accounting Advisors Founder, La Petite Tax Dame
Shauna Collins is a seasoned accountant and enrolled agent (EA) with over two decades of experience in tax and financial services. She is joining JD Tax & Accounting Advisors as a Partner, where she will lead the Tax Division, bringing her expertise in tax preparation, IRS representation, and financial literacy education.
A Lincoln University graduate with a degree in accounting, Collins discovered her passion for numbers early on and began
her career as an accountant in the energy sector. While working full-time, she launched La Petite Tax Dame, providing tax and accounting services to individuals, nonprofits, and corporations. By 2017, she had built a thriving practice and transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship.
Collins is deeply committed to expanding diversity in the accounting profession and mentoring the next generation of financial professionals. She regularly teaches financial literacy to students, ensuring they gain confidence in managing money and understanding financial principles.
As a licensed enrolled agent, Collins is authorized to represent clients before the IRS nationwide. She stays at the forefront of industry developments through active participation in professional organizations and trade conferences.
Now, as Head of the Tax Division at JD Tax & Accounting Advisors, Collins is focused on enhancing tax strategies for clients, expanding service offerings, and scaling operations while continuing to serve her loyal clientele at La Petite Tax Dame.
Shamir Garland, CPA – Partner, Accounting & Advisory
The North Philadelphia / Mount Airy native graduated from one of the top high schools in Philadelphia, George Washington Carver for Engineering & Science (ENS). He then earned his B.S. in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University and earned his Master’s in Business Analytics from West Chester University. Shamir is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Pennsylvania and in the State of Georgia and has over 15 years of experience in the field of accounting. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. where he volunteers in assisting at risk youth realize their fullest potential.
Shamir and his wife of 12 years share four beautiful children and two dogs.
When not spending time with his family, you will find him on the tennis court where he plays competitively in tournaments and various leagues. Shamir is a Board Member of AMPro Tennis Foundation, a 501c3, where he introduces and trains under represented athletes in the sport of tennis.
In 2024, he will embark on the journey to earn his PhD in Accounting with the end goal of becoming a Tenured Professor at a University.
Member of AGA (Association of Governmental Accountants)
Member of ASMC (Association of Military Comptrollers)
Member of AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
Damon Gamble, CPA – Audit & Compliance Partner
@ Gamble & Associates
Damon Gamble is a certified public accountant licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Gamble has been employed as an accounting professional in the Philadelphia marketplace by national, large and regional public accounting firms over the last 15 years. During this time, Mr. Gamble has served as an auditor, tax and business advisor to public and closely held companies ranging from $1 million to $50 million in gross revenues in various industries such as Not for Profit, Manufacturing, Retail, Construction, Real Estate, Healthcare, Professional Service Businesses and Financial Banking Services.
Mr. Gamble is the Owner and Managing Partner of Gamble and Associates, LLC, which is a CPA firm that provides accounting, tax and business consulting services to high net-worth individuals, and Small Businesses such as Sole Proprietorships, Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, LLC’S and Trusts.
Mr. Gamble earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Temple University and also received his Master’s in Taxation from Philadelphia University. Mr. Gamble’s education has been supplemented by various continuing education courses provided by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and other professional associations. Mr. Gamble is an active member of the following profession organizations: American Institute of CPAs, Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs, New Jersey Society of CPAs and The National Association of Black Accountants. Mr. Gamble is a financial expert and Faculty member for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business National Program.
Mr. Gamble is an active member in his community as well as his church where he serves as a Trustee on the Trustee Board of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. Mr. Gamble is a devoted father of two and loves spending time with his children. He also enjoys reading and playing basketball in his free time and is an avid fan of the sport.
Michael James, – Partner
Michael James aka “MJ” is an experienced executive working within the Real Estate and Financial Services industry for over 25 years. MJ is driven to lead and support organizational transformation and operational excellence. His background combines a solid academic foundation with extensive professional experience operating in high-paced conflict environments. This has required responsive action, collaborative problem solving, crisis management, and decisive leadership with little room for error. MJ has also successfully implemented and managed end-to end fulfillment processes within each organization throughout his career. As the organization’s senior operations and account leader, his responsibilities includes operational leadership over enterprise business solution initiatives focused on improving efficiency, productivity and customer experience through process and technology transformation. In addition, responsible for executive operational oversight for the company’s most profitable origination division, the consumer direct Call Center channel.
His approach to program management and delivery excellence is solution-focused and driven by customer-centric outcomes. It has resulted in the contract expansion of every Client contract he has have ever managed. His focus areas include advising, training, delivering solutions, guiding organizational change, contract execution and growing the business footprint through robust performance and cross team collaboration.
He also has served “at risk youths” for 13 years providing allied therapy that fostered the financial education life skills they would take with them into adulthood along with running his Non Profit organization named “Regular Fellows Foundation”. MJ was a nationally ranked youth and Division I track star and from performing at such high levels, he was able to transform such traits as ethics, strong leadership and commitment needed to ensure his clients receive the true meaning of excellent service. MJ holds degrees in M.I.S. and Accounting from La Salle University and prior to college he graduated
La’Keithia Caldwell
La’Keithia Caldwell is a CPA and the founder of Wyn2It, a boutique CPA firm based in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. Her approach to accounting is defined by a decade of diverse experience and a core philosophy of leading with both precision and heart.
Professional Background La’Keithia’s path is built on a strong educational foundation and extensive experience across multiple financial sectors:
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Education: She earned a degree in Accounting from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
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Government & Public Sector: She spent 3 years as a Budget Officer at the state treasury, where she managed public sector budgets and developed a deep understanding of financial compliance and oversight.
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Public Accounting: She gained 2.5 years of experience as a Tax Associate at a CPA firm, focusing on tax filing and developing strategic tax solutions.
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Audit: She spent 4 years in audit, which sharpened her attention to detail and commitment to an integrity-first approach.
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Startup & Corporate Finance: Over 4 years as an Accounting Manager for high-growth startups, she led full accounting functions, including financial modeling, payroll, sales and use tax, and tax resolution.
Professional Philosophy La’Keithia’s work is deeply influenced by her upbringing in West Tennessee, where she adopted the values of Southern hospitality. She carries these values into every client engagement at Wyn2It, committed to the belief that every person deserves to be treated with care and seen. Her overarching mission is captured in her professional motto: “If I can help one person see what’s possible for their finances, that’s the win. That’s always been the win”.