RIA Sales
Our RIA Sales group provides sales support and service to meet the needs of RIAs and their clients.
Frank Maiorano
Vice President, Head of RIA Sales
Frank joined Baron in 2011 as head of RIA sales and has more than 20 years of experience in the RIA channel. From 2010 to 2011, Frank was the president and chief executive officer of Trust Company of America. From 2009 to 2010, he worked at Foundation Source as a national sales manager. From 2001 to 2008, he worked at Nuveen Investments as the head of the RIA and Institutional Consulting Services Group. From 1989 to 2001, he worked at Charles Schwab in a variety of positions in the RIA support services, custody and technology division and as a divisional vice president at Schwab Institutional. Frank began his career as an investment adviser for Legg Mason. Frank graduated from East Carolina University with a B.A. in Business in 1982.
Robin Thurau
Regional Director, RIA Sales
Robin joined Baron in 2004 as an associate of institutional sales and marketing, was named manager of RIA sales in 2008 and then regional director of RIA sales in 2010. Robin graduated from Fordham University with a B.A. in English in 2004.
Samantha Rode
Investment Specialist
Samantha joined Baron in 2008, was named portfolio and risk analytics associate in 2009 and then investment specialist in 2011. Samantha graduated from New York University with a B.S. in International Business and Marketing in 2008.