Antoine Hicks is a financial operations consultant with over a decade of experience supporting mission-driven startups, nonprofits, and small businesses. Born and raised in San Francisco and Oakland, Antoine comes from a legacy of Black entrepreneurship. His great-grandparents founded Marcus Bookstore, the oldest Black-owned bookstore in the country. That foundation shaped his belief in economic equity and business as a tool for community empowerment. He co-founded Red Bay Coffee and later established The Clinic of Fine Ops in 2020. Antoine holds a B.A. in Mathematics from UC Riverside and a Master’s in Accounting from DePaul University.

At The Clinic of Fine Ops, Antoine works as a trusted partner to business owners, providing clarity, structure, and strategy in all aspects of financial management. He specializes in building accounting systems, streamlining operations, and turning complex financial concepts into practical tools. His approach centers on education, collaboration, and empowerment. With each client, he brings a commitment to service, a deep respect for community, and a vision for closing the racial wealth gap through sustainable business growth.