Advisory Services
The FIC Package combines bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, advisory services, and year-end tax returns to give businesses coordinated financial support.
F.I.C. helps individuals, families, and businesses make informed financial decisions through personalized advisory, tax, accounting, retirement, and insurance support. With a regional office serving Minneapolis/St. Paul and over 35 years of financial consulting experience, our team brings practical insight to everyday planning and complex financial situations alike.

Integrated financial guidance for personal planning, business needs, taxes, bookkeeping, and long-term financial decisions.
The FIC Package combines bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, advisory services, and year-end tax returns to give businesses coordinated financial support.
Individual tax return preparation helps identify eligible deductions and credits while supporting accurate personal filing and clearer financial decision-making.
Business tax return preparation helps companies organize filings, maintain compliance, and account for eligible deductions according to their structure and circumstances.
F.I.C. takes a coordinated view of your financial picture, connecting advisory support with tax, accounting, retirement, insurance, and bookkeeping expertise. For Minneapolis and St. Paul clients, this creates a practical resource for organizing finances, evaluating options, and preparing for future goals. Whether you are an individual, family, or business, guidance is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Get broad financial expertise from a team focused on clarity, coordination, and practical guidance.
Over 35 years of experience supporting complex financial needs and long-term planning.
Accounting, tax, insurance, retirement planning, and business consulting work together under one roof.
A regional office serves Minneapolis/St. Paul clients with personalized financial support.
International and inter-state accounting experience supports clients with broader financial considerations.
Experienced professionals help clients organize finances and plan with greater clarity.

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.
The terms can overlap, but they often emphasize different areas. A financial planner commonly focuses on creating a broader plan for goals such as retirement, investments, cash flow, and risk. A financial advisor may provide planning along with ongoing guidance about investments, insurance, taxes, or business finances. F.I.C. brings multiple disciplines together so clients can address connected financial needs in one relationship.
Talk with F.I.C. about your goals, concerns, and next steps.
F.I.C. supports Minneapolis-area clients through its regional office and broader service network.
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Regional Office
United States (all states)
Service Coverage
St. Paul, MN
Local Access
Contact F.I.C. to discuss available financial guidance and service coverage.
Share your goals and questions so the F.I.C. team can help identify the right next step.
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.