Name: Ronald Birnbaum Title: Financial Consultant/Radio Host Company: Trust Advisory Group Location: One Gateway Center, Ste. 250, Newton, MA 02458 Birthplace: Hartford, Conn. Family: Divorced College: University of South Carolina, BA, Political Science; American College, CLU, CHFC First job outside of finance: Honeywell ­- pc design First job in finance or allied field: Mass. Mutual Insurance program - insurance agent What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? We provide alternative investments to an individual's portfolio; estate and tax planning, help with diversified programs where much of the risk is removed. Hobbies: Golf Favorite book: "The Strategy Bond Investor" Favorite movie: "Marathon Man" Person you admire most (outside of real estate: John Adams Key to success: Treat your clients as you would your own family. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Pro golfer