Roderick Elzy is a crook. He took $4,000 from me for a service he did not provide. He then offered to refund $2,000, as shown by the email string below. As of June 2012, he has not refunded the money. Please stay away from this person and his business. From: Roderick Elzy < To: --- < Sent: Friday, December 9, 2011 12:23 PM Subject: Re: Will you be able to refund today Working on it and right now i m not sure. I am anticipating payments today from a couple of clients. Si you should be hearing from me by Monday. thanks for working with me roderick Roderick Elzy 1st Step Funding Group "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." -Fredrick Douglas From: --- < To: Roderick Elzy < Sent: Friday, December 9, 2011 11:25 AM Subject: Will you be able to refund today Will you be able to refund money today.

I have known Mr. Elzy for over 20 years. He has always been a hard worker and a man of integrity. He helped me form and operate my tax exempt ministry in many ways. He has filed our 990s and also helped us get 501C3 status reinstated after it lapsed. He is very knowledgeable and knows how to break down complex concepts where even I can understand them. His fees were also very reasonable. I would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Elzy and The Vision Group for all of your nonprofit needs. Claude M.

Dealing with the IRS is a tough job, but Mr. Elzy and The Vision Group did the hard work work for us. I have known and worked with Mr. Elzy for over 20 years so I can verify his work ethic and professionalism. The Vision Group was very professional and they certainly know what they are doing. I have used The Vision Group to file my 990s, update our file and to raise donations for my organization. It was a great pleasure doing business with The Vision Group and i would certainly use them again.

Rod Elzy is one person that has gotten me through some very tough situations in business. His knowledge about properly setting up a business, strategically growing your business and how avoid tax liabilities are a one stop shop with Roderick! But his most important assets is his integrity as a man, husband and father. I would recommend Roderick to anyone without hesitation!