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Naoki is a veteran tax strategist and the founder of Ninth Ocean Strategies, Inc., with a 20-year career spanning investment, finance, and tax—including several years on Wall Street and more than a decade focused primarily on tax services. He has advised hundreds of business owners on integrated tax and investment strategies, helping them legally minimize tax while building long-term wealth in a deliberate, strategic way.
As a multi-time business owner who has launched and grown several ventures since the early 2000s, he understands firsthand what it takes to start, run, and scale a small business. His guidance is never theoretical; his strategies are grounded in real-world experience and informed by the stories and outcomes of hundreds of entrepreneurs he has worked with.
Naoki’s vision is to reshape the tax services landscape by making sophisticated, creative tax strategies accessible and affordable to everyday business owners—not just a select group of high-net-worth clients. Through Ninth Ocean Strategies, Inc., he has built a true one-stop shop that brings together tax planning, bookkeeping, financial strategy, and legal insight, so clients no longer need to juggle multiple advisors. He is dedicated to reducing taxes, simplifying finances, eliminating stress, and giving business owners back their time and focus—so they can do what they do best without ever needing to become tax experts themselves.
John Toomey is an experienced executive and fractional CFO with over 30 years of leadership in technology-driven and high-growth companies. He has served in senior roles including CEO, COO, and CFO at multi-million-dollar businesses, with deep expertise in strategic planning, financial forecasting, investor relations, and building shareholder value.
He has led finance and operations across sectors such as SaaS, AI, sensor technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, supply chain, and social services. He has been the first finance leader at multiple startups, where he built accounting systems, forecasting models, management reporting, and supported complex transactions including audits, restructurings, and SPAC processes.
He currently serves as CFO of Ninth Ocean Strategies Inc., where he leads the firm’s fractional CFO and business strategy services, helping clients strengthen their financial foundations, scale responsibly, and make confident, data-driven decisions.
Victor A. Nezu, Esq. is a seasoned tax attorney and business lawyer with decades of experience in tax law, international taxation, business law, investment funds, and real estate investing. A graduate of Boston University School of Law and the Boston University Graduate School of Management (J.D./MBA), he is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Throughout his career, he has advised entrepreneurs, investors, and companies on complex cross-border tax structures, entity formation, fund and deal structuring, and real estate transactions. He currently serves as tax law advisor and legal counsel to Ninth Ocean Strategies Inc., where he helps clients navigate sophisticated domestic and international tax planning, business structures, and compliance with a practical, business-focused approach.
Joseph K. Choi is a highly accomplished tax professional with decades of hands-on experience in small business taxation, compliance, bookkeeping, and accounting. Before becoming an Enrolled Agent (EA), he served as a vice president at several banks, heading their tax departments and overseeing complex corporate tax matters. As an EA—the highest tax credential awarded by the IRS—he is federally licensed to represent taxpayers in all matters before the IRS. Over the course of his career, he has prepared and reviewed more than 30,000 tax returns, spanning startups, growing small businesses, eight-figure corporations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, trusts, estates, and multinational entities. His client base includes businesses and individuals across all 50 states, as well as foreign‑owned U.S. entities and expatriates. He now focuses exclusively on business and individual tax preparation and planning.
Joseph has successfully represented clients in numerous IRS and state audits, consistently guiding them to favorable resolutions. He also handles complex back‑tax and controversy matters, advocating for clients before federal and state tax authorities. Exceptionally well‑versed in both federal and state tax law, Joseph is known for his meticulous accuracy, strategic approach, and unwavering commitment to protecting his clients’ best interests on every return he signs.
Adeel Qureshi leads the bookkeeping services at Ninth Ocean Strategies Inc., bringing more than 15 years of hands-on experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management. As a certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor, he ensures clients have accurate, organized, and up-to-date financial data they can rely on for smart decisions.
Throughout his career, Adeel has supported a wide range of businesses—including property management companies, tech startups, medical practices, e-commerce brands, content creators, franchise restaurants, gyms, and auto repair shops—giving him a deep understanding of the operational and financial realities across multiple industries. His expertise spans day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll management, financial analysis, and clear, insightful reporting.
Known for his attention to detail, reliability, and client-first mindset, Adeel is committed to delivering timely, precise work that helps business owners stay compliant, understand their numbers, and confidently plan for growth.
