Donald Baron
About Donald Baron
Donald Baron is a Retirement Plan Specialist at Transamerica, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in marketing and finance, with previous roles at Stearns Bank, Edward Jones, Best Buy, and T-Mobile.
Work at Transamerica
Donald Baron has been employed at Transamerica since 2020, serving as a Retirement Plan Specialist in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this role, he works within Transamerica's Advice Center, where he provides guidance and assistance on retirement accounts. His responsibilities include engaging in conversations with participants to determine the best course of action for their former employer's retirement plans. He focuses on building long-term retirement plans that are tailored to individual client goals and assists clients in rolling over their funds to managed IRAs for improved retirement planning.
Previous Experience
Before joining Transamerica, Donald Baron held several positions in the financial services and retail sectors. He worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2019 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior to that, he was a Senior Account Executive - Business Sales at T-Mobile from 2005 to 2017. His career also includes a role as a Client Relations Representative at Stearns Bank from 2001 to 2002 in Albany, MN, and as a Sales Supervisor at Best Buy from 2002 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Donald Baron earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from St. Cloud State University, where he studied from 1999 to 2001. He also holds an Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies from Central Lakes College, which he completed from 1997 to 1999. His foundational education includes a high school diploma from Browerville High School, which he achieved in 1997 after 14 years of study. His educational background supports his expertise in retirement planning and client relations.
Career Timeline
Donald Baron's career spans multiple roles across various industries. He began his professional journey at Browerville High School, completing his diploma in 1997. He then pursued an Associate of Arts Degree at Central Lakes College from 1997 to 1999. Following his education, he worked at Stearns Bank for one year, then transitioned to Best Buy for three years. His tenure at T-Mobile lasted 12 years, after which he spent a year at Edward Jones before joining Transamerica in 2020.