Lawrence Barber Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1997 and offers expertise in areas including endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment.
He attended the University of Vermont, though no degree was conferred, and holds professional designations as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Lawrence has been involved in the startup and growth of businesses in alternate energy, outdoor sports equipment, and natural foods.
Lawrence serves on the boards of the Catamount Trail Association and the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. He is also affiliated with the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Vermont Hang gliding and Paragliding Association. He lives in Charlotte, Vermont, and participates in adventure sports including backcountry skiing, hiking, biking, boating, rock climbing, and traveling.