St Louis, MO-based Archford Capital Strategies has become the latest firm to join the Dynasty Financial Partners platform.

Archford Capital Strategies was founded by James Maher this year. It was formerly known as The Maher Group and has a second office in Creve Coeur, MO.

The firm focuses on clients who are entrepreneurs and closely-held businesses, specializing in employee stock option plans and retirement. It also specializes in working with wealthy families on charitable giving.

According to FINRA records, Maher has been registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2001 and with Archford since March 2013.

Dynasty’s platform includes research from Callan Associates and Envestnet's reporting services and technology. Archford will access clearing and custody services from Pershing Advisor Solutions, and research and alternative investments from Callan and Wilshire Associates.

Maher is joined by the following team members:

·        John Russo, chief operating officer and wealth management advisor;

·        Jerry West, chief investment officer and wealth management advisor;

·        Robert Schlueter, director of operations and wealth management advisor;

·        Tracy Winters, assistant branch manager and senior registered client associate;

·        Julie Hanger, senior administrative assistant;

·        Joshua Anderson, associate analyst;

·        Bernard Thebeau, retirement specialist.

Archford is the 17th firm to join the Dynasty platform, the firm said.