BKR Fordham Goodfellow, LLP (BKRFG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a partnership interest in Maas Capital Advisors, LLC. Maas Capital is an independent, fee-only financial advisory practice with offices in Hillsboro, Ore. and Aptos, Calif. Maas Capital provides clients with integrated financial planning and investment management advice.

“We are excited about the benefits of the merger for our clients,” said Les Fordham, Jr., CPA. “BKRFG’s clients now have internal access to professional financial planning, consulting and investment management services, while Maas Capital’s clients can enjoy BKRFG’s accounting, tax and technology resources and expertise.”

Les Fordham, Jr. will co-manage the company with the current principal Jim Corbeau, who founded Maas Capital in 2002. Prior to establishing his current practice, Corbeau spent over a decade working in Europe as a merchant banker, advising companies and high net worth investors on a range of financial matters.

Corbeau received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley in 1986 and his Master of Business Administration degree in Finance and International Business from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1990. He also holds a Certificate in Personal Financial Planning (PFP) from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Corbeau is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP™) and has taught the Rigorous Investments course for the Personal Financial Planning certificate program at the University of California, Santa Cruz-Extension. He is a member of several professional organizations including, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) and the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Corbeau is also an active member of several civic and community service organizations.

BKR Fordham Goodfellow has a 40-year history of providing professional services to business and individuals. BKR Fordham Goodfellow is a member of BKR International, a worldwide association of business, accounting and tax advisors with offices in over 300 major financial centers worldwide.