Get to Know Ando Arashi

Ai Haley

Financial Advisor

Andrew Haley

Admin Officer

Tax Professional

Social Media Guru

Ando Arashi is a mashup of Andrew's Japanese Nickname "Ando" (安東) and Ai's Maiden Name "Arashi" (嵐).

The Story of our Name

Why we're qualified to serve you:

• Registered financial advisor with the state of Pennsylvania, and authorized to advise clients all over the United States (and Asia).

• Registered Tax Preparer and Enrolled Agent. Tax coaching, preparation, and filing. Qualified to represent clients before the IRS during examinations/disputes.

• Navy Veteran. Serving in the Navy taught me the values of servant leadership, integrity, and hard work.

• Former (and Future) Expat in Japan. We lived in Kanagawa Prefecture Japan prior to getting married. We plan to move back to Japan in 2025!

Qualifications

Our Mission

Empowering Japan Enthusiasts with Premier Financial Advice and Tax Expertise

At Ando Arashi, we are committed to providing high quality advice and guidance to individuals and small businesses who need help with financial planning and tax preparation. We are independent and fee-only, which means we do not sell any financial products or receive any commissions. We work solely for our clients, not for any third-party interests. We offer one-time and ongoing financial planning services, as well as tax preparation for personal and business returns.

Our Story

More from Ai:

Growing up in a middle-class family, I learned to appreciate every dollar and save for the future. I was fascinated by how money affects our mindset and behavior. I dreamed of becoming a personal finance expert after college, but fate had other plans. When 9/11 happened, I felt a strong urge to serve my country. I joined the US Navy and spent twenty years working on business operations and budget planning, and moving all over the globe (including Japan). Now I'm back to my passion of helping people achieve their financial goals. We are specializing in serving Japan Enthusiasts because standard financial planning and tax advice does not cover your unique needs. We are ready to serve you with our expertise and enthusiasm!

More from Andrew:

Born and raised in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, my family didn’t have much money, but my parents never made us feel poor or less important. They raised my two siblings and me in a lively home that was always filled with guests all day, every day 365. Growing up, I never thought about investing or saving; I only knew how to trade time for money through hard work, living paycheck-to-paycheck. I still don’t fully understand the concept of compounding wealth, but Andrew is teaching me a new approach to building wealth through investing.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us, even if you’re not familiar with investing or saving—just like me.