Focus Partners Unveils Transformed St. Louis Headquarters

Redesign reflects merged firm's unified culture and values

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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When wealth management firm Buckingham Strategic Wealth merged with Colony Group in 2024 to become Focus Partners, the combined company's St. Louis headquarters underwent a major redesign by Lawrence Group to create a modern, inclusive, and future-ready workspace. The new office features an egalitarian layout with equally-sized offices, open collaboration zones, and design elements that infuse warmth and personality.

Why it matters

The redesign of Focus Partners' headquarters reflects the firm's commitment to fostering a unified culture and values-driven work environment to attract and retain top talent in a competitive industry. The innovative workspace design promotes equity, flexibility, and connection among employees.

The details

Lawrence Group's workplace architects and interior designers were tasked with reimagining the 45,000 sq ft, two-level office space previously occupied by Buckingham. The CEO embraced an egalitarian approach, with all internal offices being the same size to eliminate hierarchy. Expansive open areas were transformed into intimate neighborhoods for focus, collaboration, and connection. Except for a few key roles, the entire office adopted free-desking, empowering employees to choose their workspaces. Thoughtful design elements like artwork, biophilia, and glass walls created a warm, personalized environment.

  • Buckingham Strategic Wealth merged with Colony Group in 2024 to become Focus Partners.
  • The redesign of Focus Partners' St. Louis headquarters was completed in June 2025.

The players

Lawrence Group

An architecture, interior design, and construction firm that was tapped to redesign Focus Partners' St. Louis headquarters.

Focus Partners

The wealth management firm created in 2024 through the merger of Buckingham Strategic Wealth and Colony Group.

Sharon Henderson

Associate Principal of Workplace at Lawrence Group, who led the redesign project.

Kadean Construction

The general contractor on the Focus Partners headquarters redesign project.

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What they’re saying

“The CEO embraced a bold, egalitarian approach. All internal offices at the headquarters would be the same size, but smaller than traditional office layouts to eliminate hierarchy and reinforce the importance of every team member. This progressive mindset set the tone for a workplace designed around equity, flexibility, and connection.”

— Sharon Henderson, Associate Principal, Workplace, Lawrence Group

The takeaway

Focus Partners' redesigned headquarters reflects the firm's commitment to fostering a unified, values-driven culture that promotes equity, flexibility, and connection among employees. The innovative workspace design sets the tone for the company's future-ready approach in the competitive wealth management industry.