Awards
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team 2025
Starr | Barth Wealth Management Named To Forbes 2025 Best-in-state Wealth Management Teams List
Forbes Best In State Team 2024
Starr | Barth Wealth Management Named to Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams List
Forbes Best-In-State Team 2023
Starr | Barth Wealth Management Named to Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams List
Our Team
Our group includes Jerry Starr and Bill Barth as well as an experienced team of financial specialists at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. The Firm's roots trace back to 1832, and previously held the second oldest membership of New York Stock Exchange. Starr | Barth Wealth Management was formed in 1999 and holds a combined 47 years of service in the financial industry.A core belief held by each member of our group is the importance of comprehensive financial planning. As part of our planning process, we focus a great deal of time and attention on the entire client relationship, from establishing and prioritizing goals, to making and implementing recommendations, to reviewing performance and measuring progress. All with the single purpose of helping you achieve your definition of financial success. This client centered approach to financial planning truly separates our wealth management group from other financial advisors.
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What We Do
No matter where you are in life – we’re here for you through every step of your financial journey.
Going Beyond Investing. Connecting.
No matter where you are in life—just starting out, in your peak earning years, nearing retirement, or thinking about your legacy—we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Online Access & Digital Services
There’s much more to wealth management than simply building investment portfolios.
Financial Solutions
There’s a lot more to managing wealth than selecting investments. Your Janney Financial Advisor can help connect your life and finances to bring more purpose and clarity to your wealth picture. Using a holistic view of finances, they will use your financial plan as a guidepost for financial decision-making, implementing strategies and solutions that align with your unique needs and preferences.
Community Involvement
We’re proud to support the communities we live and work in. We strive to connect with our communities in a meaningful way, bringing about positive change and helping to provide services and resources to help them thrive.
Events
Check out information on upcoming and past events we’re pleased to offer you, virtually and/or in person, on a variety of topics.
Recent Event: Janney’s Mid-Year Market Update
As we reach the midpoint of the year, markets continue to evolve—and so do the factors shaping what comes next.
Recent Event: Janney's 2026 Market Outlook
What can we expect for the economy and markets in 2026?
Recent Event: Year-End Planning: Tax and Estate
As the end of 2025 approaches, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to estate and tax planning—particularly for clients with more complex wealth.
Recent Updates
Stay up-to-date and in-the know about every aspect of your financial picture.
July 01, 2026
Outlook 2026: Mid-Year Update
Janney’s Investment Strategy Group shared its Mid-Year Update, with a generally constructive outlook for the second half of 2026. Be sure to read it to prepare for what’s ahead.
Research & Insights
Access our latest research and insights covering market news, financial planning topics, and more.
Building Better Password Habits
Cyberfraud does not always begin with a data breach. Sometimes it starts with a password that is too easy to guess, reused across accounts, or stored in an unsafe place. Building better password habits can help protect your financial information and may strengthen your overall digital security.
Choosing the Right Trust for Your Needs
Trusts can be a flexible and effective planning tool for a variety of purposes, including addressing estate planning needs. Because there are many types of trusts, the right structure depends on an individual’s objectives, assets, beneficiaries, and long-term financial plan.
June Investment Perspectives
In this month’s issue, we look at what’s next for the Strait of Hormuz, compare funds versus bonds, and commemorate the 234th birthday of the New York Stock Exchange.
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