The only plant that comes to mind is Physocarpus, Ninebark.
Did your plant flower?

I had found pictures of ninebark in my searches but it didn't quite look like it I didn't think. This one has not yet flowered at any point in the year. I do remember it was fairly expensive (or I thought it was) - like originally $50 and I waited for it to get down to $20 at the end of the year. It seems to want to grow in an arching manner instead of upright which is fine, but it seems a bit odd considering it has almost a woody stalk and leaves that resemble maple leaves.

Yes, looks very much like ninebark. Is the older bark kind of shreddy? Arching habit is right for ninebark too.

Assuming it is ninebark - we cut ours back down to 12-18" every spring, so it doesn't sprawl & bend, rather stays more upright.