Bookkeeping
Keep transactions categorized and records organized with ongoing bookkeeping designed to support accurate financial reporting. Service starts at $1 per transaction, with a $350 monthly minimum.
Keep your business finances organized, compliant, and ready for smarter decisions with F.I.C. From day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll to sales tax, year-end returns, and audit support, our experienced team delivers practical financial guidance tailored to your company. Gain clearer records, dependable reporting, and the confidence to focus more of your time on serving customers and growing your operation.

Integrated accounting support that keeps financial records accurate, obligations organized, and business decisions better informed.
Keep transactions categorized and records organized with ongoing bookkeeping designed to support accurate financial reporting. Service starts at $1 per transaction, with a $350 monthly minimum.
Manage employee pay, deductions, tax filings, and year-end forms with dependable payroll administration. Payroll is $25 per paycheck issued, with a $250 monthly minimum.
Calculate, file, and manage state and local sales tax obligations accurately and on time. Sales tax filing is priced at $100 per form.
Prepare business tax returns with attention to eligible deductions, complete documentation, and filing compliance. Returns range from $2,500 to $7,500 based on company size and complexity.
Receive organized support for IRS notices and audits, including document preparation and response guidance. IRS audit assistance is billed at $500 per hour, with average cases around $15,000.
Bring bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, advisory services, and business and personal year-end tax returns together in one coordinated package starting at $500.
F.I.C. helps small businesses replace scattered records and reactive tax tasks with coordinated accounting support. Our team can manage routine bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, business returns, and advisory needs while helping you stay prepared for changing obligations. With more than 35 years of experience and personalized solutions instead of a one-size-fits-all model, we help create the financial clarity needed to manage operations and plan ahead.

Get coordinated financial support from a team focused on accuracy, clarity, and your long-term goals.
More than 35 years of experience supports sound guidance for routine and complex financial matters.
Accounting, tax, insurance, retirement planning, and business advisory resources work together under one roof.
Every business receives customized financial solutions rather than a standardized, one-size-fits-all service model.
Chicago-rooted expertise and international operations support businesses with interstate and cross-border financial considerations.
Experienced professionals committed to clear, personalized financial guidance.

CEO
Al Beheary serves as CEO of Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), bringing entrepreneurial vision and deep expertise in international and inter-state government accounting to the firm. With a strong background in investment strategy, Al works closely with individuals and companies to organize their finances, align their investment portfolios, and achieve their long-term financial and retirement goals. His leadership has guided F.I.C. through over 35 years of growth, expanding the firm from its Chicago roots to a multi-office organization with an international presence in Ireland and Egypt. Al's commitment to empowering clients with knowledge and personalized financial solutions remains at the core of everything F.I.C. does.

COO
Siobhan Kieran serves as Chief Operating Officer of Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), bringing extensive experience working with both individuals and large multinational corporations. As a seasoned risk manager, Siobhan specializes in identifying potential financial setbacks and equipping clients with the foresight and long-term safeguards needed for personal and professional success. Her expertise spans strategic planning, operational oversight, and risk mitigation, making her an invaluable resource for clients navigating complex financial landscapes. Siobhan's client-centric approach and commitment to delivering proactive, comprehensive financial strategies reflect F.I.C.'s core values of transparency, integrity, and excellence.

Administration/New Business Specialist
Mary Kay serves as Administration and New Business Specialist at Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), playing a key role in welcoming new clients and ensuring seamless onboarding experiences. With a detail-oriented and client-focused approach, Mary Kay helps individuals, families, and business owners navigate the first steps of their financial journey with F.I.C. Her organizational expertise and dedication to exceptional service contribute to the firm's reputation for personalized, responsive client care. As part of F.I.C.'s experienced administrative team, Mary Kay helps uphold the firm's commitment to clarity, transparency, and making every client feel supported from day one.

Administration/Retention Specialist
Thomas Sandhof serves as Administration and Retention Specialist at Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), focusing on nurturing long-term client relationships and ensuring ongoing satisfaction with the firm's services. Thomas plays a vital role in maintaining the trust and loyalty of F.I.C.'s diverse client base, which spans individual taxpayers, small business owners, and large corporations. His dedication to client retention reflects F.I.C.'s core belief that lasting financial partnerships are built on consistent communication, reliability, and personalized attention. Thomas works to ensure that every client continues to receive the high-quality financial guidance and support they expect from F.I.C.

Administrative Assistant
Aine Breen serves as Administrative Assistant at Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), providing essential support that keeps the firm's daily operations running smoothly and efficiently. Her organizational skills and commitment to excellent service ensure that clients, colleagues, and partners receive timely, professional assistance across all of F.I.C.'s service areas. Aine's contributions help maintain the high standards of accuracy and responsiveness that F.I.C. is known for across its Chicago headquarters and beyond. Her dedication to supporting both the team and the clients she interacts with reflects the firm's client-centric values and commitment to operational excellence.

Marketing
Matt McDowell serves as Marketing Specialist at Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), responsible for communicating the firm's comprehensive range of financial services to clients across Chicago, the United States, and internationally. Matt plays a key role in building F.I.C.'s brand presence and helping individuals, families, and business owners understand how the firm's expertise can address their unique financial needs. His work supports F.I.C.'s mission to be a trusted, accessible financial partner for a diverse clientele. Through targeted marketing strategies, Matt helps connect those facing complex financial challenges with the expert guidance F.I.C. has provided for over 35 years.

Insurance Assistant
Sara Peterson serves as Insurance Assistant at Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), supporting the firm's comprehensive insurance services for individuals, families, and businesses. Sara assists clients in navigating insurance options, policy details, and coverage solutions, ensuring they have the protection and clarity they need to make confident decisions. Her role is integral to F.I.C.'s one-stop financial services model, which combines accounting, tax, retirement planning, and insurance under one roof. Sara's attentive, client-focused approach helps ensure that every insurance client receives accurate information and responsive support, reflecting F.I.C.'s commitment to excellence and transparency.

Irish Logistics
Cara Kennedy serves as Irish Logistics Specialist at Financial Innovations Consulting (F.I.C.), managing the firm's operational coordination from its international office in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. Cara plays a critical role in supporting F.I.C.'s international service delivery, helping bridge the firm's Chicago-based operations with its European clientele and partners. Her expertise in cross-border logistics ensures that clients in Ireland and beyond receive the same high standard of financial service that F.I.C. is known for across the United States. Cara's work reflects F.I.C.'s commitment to providing seamless, globally connected financial solutions for an increasingly international client base.
Small business accounting can include transaction recording, account reconciliation, financial reporting, payroll administration, sales tax filing, business tax return preparation, and advisory support. The right combination depends on how your company earns revenue, pays employees or contractors, operates across jurisdictions, and uses financial information to make decisions. F.I.C. offers standalone services as well as a coordinated package for businesses needing broader support.
Speak with our team about accounting support tailored to your business.
Longstanding financial consulting experience for businesses
Coordinated accounting, tax, and advisory services
Customized solutions for distinct financial needs
Tell us about your accounting needs, current challenges, and business goals. Our team will help identify the right next steps.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (773) 202-9393. You can also send us a quick email at TAX@FICMN.COM.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (773) 202-9393. You can also send us a quick email at TAX@FICMN.COM.