About Us
Tax Optimization. Regulatory Confidence. Financial Clarity.
FININT, Ltd., based in Arlington, VA, is a premier financial consulting firm founded by Joseph F. Wheeler, CPA, CFF, CGMA, CRFAC. With over 35 years as a CPA and a 26-year career at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), including as Deputy Chief of the Financial Investigation Branch, Joe combines public accounting with national security expertise to deliver exceptional financial planning, compliance, and investigation services.
Our mission is to optimize tax strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and uncover critical financial insights with integrity. Operating with a virtual office model, we serve clients nationwide, offering tailored financial consulting services for businesses, individuals, and legal teams. Joe’s CIA Career Commendation Medal reflects his excellence in forensic accounting, AML, and counterespionage.
Our Founder Joseph F. Wheeler offers extensive expertise in public accounting, tax compliance, and financial investigations. His career includes leading cryptocurrency tracing, developing AML strategies, and training interagency partners, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), OFAC, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and multiple certifications, Joe is a recognized expert in financial crime and homeland security, contributing to publications and media.