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James Maher
Financial advisor at Hightower Advisors
James Maher has worked in the financial industry for 12 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Dallas, Texas. James has been with Hightower Advisors since 2026; before that, James spent two years at Calamos Wealth Management and a year at MAI Capital Management. Hightower Advisors offers financial planning, investment management, and private fund management and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 3926 advisors with offices in Dallas, and one of 3530 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience12 years (since 2014)
How that compares ?12 years in the industry
Office14755 Preston Rd Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75254
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$2.85 million
Advisors at the firm1,039
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Hightower Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Mar 2026 – nowHightower Advisors, LLCCurrent firm
- Feb 2024 – Nov 2025Calamos Wealth Management LLCPreviously
- Aug 2022 – Dec 2023MAI Capital Management, LLCPreviously
- 2019 – 2022Fisher InvestmentsPreviously
- Jun 2018 – Dec 2018Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCPreviously
- 2014 – 2018Edward JonesPreviously
Contact James
(312) 962-3800Firm headquarters in Chicago, IL. Ask for James. 14755 Preston Rd Suite 700Dallas, TX 75254Office · Get directions Firm websiteshaffer.hightoweradvisors.com
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- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
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About James
How do I contact James?
Call Hightower Advisors at (312) 962-3800 and ask for James Maher. James works from the Dallas, TX office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 2014, about 12 years. 12 years in the industry.
What licenses does James hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is James a fiduciary?
James is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is James paid?
Hightower Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask James for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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