Transform Your Business with Expert Financial Consulting and Strategy
Expert Consulting for Strategic Planning and Sustainable Business Growth
Expert Consulting for Strategic Planning and Sustainable Business Growth
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At Upstate Strategic Partners, we help small to mid-sized businesses unlock clarity, confidence, and growth through expert financial and operational consulting. Whether you're scaling, restructuring, or simply need a trusted advisor, we provide the strategic insight and hands-on support to move your business forward.
James Fickling is a senior financial executive with over 20 years of experience leading companies through growth, transformation, and turnarounds. He has served as CFO and Controller for private equity-backed and mission-driven organizations across multiple industries, including healthcare, construction, and technology.
“I founded Upstate
James Fickling is a senior financial executive with over 20 years of experience leading companies through growth, transformation, and turnarounds. He has served as CFO and Controller for private equity-backed and mission-driven organizations across multiple industries, including healthcare, construction, and technology.
“I founded Upstate Strategic Partners to serve businesses that need high-impact leadership without the full-time cost. My goal is to be a trusted partner, delivering practical solutions that create lasting results.”
James combines technical expertise with a relational approach, rooted in integrity, faith, and a passion for helping leaders thrive.I partner with organizations in need of financial leadership—whether through consulting, interim support, or strategic advisory—to deliver clarity, structure, and measurable impact.
We offer tailored consulting and outsourced leadership in the following areas:
Each engagement is customized to your unique challenges and objectives.
Our clients are growth-minded leaders running small to mid-sized businesses—often navigating transitions, complexity, or new opportunities. We excel in providing consulting services to organizations that value partnership, insight, and a steady hand in times of change. Industries we’ve served include:
Our clients are growth-minded leaders running small to mid-sized businesses—often navigating transitions, complexity, or new opportunities. We excel in providing consulting services to organizations that value partnership, insight, and a steady hand in times of change. Industries we’ve served include:
We believe in doing meaningful work with lasting impact through expert consulting. Our guiding principles:
We provide C-suite-level consulting experience at a fraction of the cost—without sacrificing quality, availability, or results. When you work with us, you get:
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