Your goals deserve more than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Uniting financial guidance with human understanding.
Accounting should support decisions, not simply record outcomes.
Running a business means making high-stakes decisions that affect more than financial outcomes.
Our team combines knowledge with a genuine commitment to helping you succeed.
Amanda White brings close to 20 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant to her role as Chief Financial and Compliance Officer at Archford. With a background in public accounting and leadership roles at both regional and national firms, she has developed deep expertise in working with closely held businesses, family enterprises, and high-net-worth individuals.
Amanda oversees the firm’s financial operations and regulatory compliance, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and adherence to industry standards. She is responsible for internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting, as well as guiding strategic initiatives that support Archford’s long-term growth. In addition to her executive responsibilities, she manages Archford Accounting, where she advises business owners and individuals on tax strategy, compliance, entity structuring, and succession planning. Amanda frequently consults on complex business matters. She is often sought out for her ability to translate complicated financial concepts into clear, actionable strategies for clients.
As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), Amanda helps clients and attorneys navigate the financial aspects of settlement negotiations and court cases. She has also provided litigation support and expert testimony in divorce proceedings. Amanda earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Finance from Saint Louis University. She is a past president of the Missouri Society of CPAs – St. Louis Chapter and was recognized in 2013 as one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s “30 Under 30” honorees.
Before joining Archford, Amanda served as a Tax Manager with BDO and Brown Smith Wallace, where she specialized in tax planning and compliance for privately held businesses and their owners. Since becoming one of Archford’s earliest team members, she has played a central role in shaping the firm’s infrastructure by developing accounting policies, implementing software systems, and establishing operational best practices.
Outside of her professional work, Amanda enjoys traveling and spending time with her three children. A lifelong lover of the ocean, she takes every opportunity to recharge at the beach.
Isaac T. Young serves as the Executive Services Coordinator at Archford. He works closely with and assists CEO and Founder, Jim Maher. Using his strong social skills and servant-leader attitude, Isaac manages many tasks such as organizing daily meetings and overseeing client relations. Isaac’s support allows Jim to work at his fullest potential, optimizing client experience and internal workflow.
Isaac graduated Summa Cum Laude from Grove City College where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Management. He is a recipient of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society and the Highest Honors in Finance.
Isaac enjoys helping others as he is called to do. He is an active volunteer within his local church and community. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, playing and watching sports, running, and listening to podcasts to stay up to date on current events.
