Meet Barb
Barb is a Sr. Wealth Advisor based in Hunt Valley, Maryland. She joined Mercer Advisors in 2025 through the acquisition of Tufton Capital Management where she served for 14 years and was part of the portfolio management team. Barb has been a wealth advisor since 2005 and earned a B.S. degree and MBA in finance from the University of Baltimore.
Barb’s specialties
At Mercer Advisors, all of our wealth advisors provide a highly personalized approach, backed by a team of specialists that ensure every part of your financial list is addressed. Additionally, Barb has focused experience in these areas:
- Multi-generational planning that aligns with your values and minimizes tax impact
- Financial strategy for clients who are divorced and divorcing, including asset division and long-term planning
- Guiding clients through living in retirement with steady income and smart planning
- Supporting women entrepreneurs navigating ownership, growth, and personal wealth
- For women breadwinners, financial strategies to support their families and long-term goals
Her working style
Barb believes that, as a trusted advisor, it is important to know and understand her clients’ priorities and how best to help them achieve their goals.
Barb in real life
What keeps you busy outside of work?
I stay active with local nonprofit organizations. I am the Board Chair of the Community Foundation of Howard County.
Favorite thing about where you live?
In and around Baltimore, Maryland, nothing beats Chesapeake Bay seafood!
Any words you try to live by?
Earning a client’s trust to help them achieve their life goals is an honor and a privilege.
Meet Barb’s Teammates
Kimberly England
Sr. Client Service Specialist
What Barb Says
Kim works closely with all of our clients to help ensure their needs are met that — she is often the first person they call. It is a true team effort with Kim! I can always count on her to go above and beyond to get the job done. Superb!
LaShawn Jenkins
Sr. Client Service Specialist
What Barb Says
LaShawn’s extensive knowledge of our clients’ accounts and her incredible communication skills make her invaluable to the team — and the clients are so appreciative!
Jordan Shivery
Client Service Specialist
What Barb Says
Whenever a client has a complex or new need, Jordan is a master of researching the problem and finding the right solution! She works behind the scenes to make the client experience exceptional!
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