Donald Bielen's Email & Phone

Donald Bielen specializes in ownership transitions, business succession and wealth management for successful business owners and affluent individuals. Since 1992, Don has successfully completed well in excess of 100 business transition and succession plans for clients throughout the United States. He works closely with Rainier Group clients and technical staff to provide direction and consultation to design and implement advanced planning strategies. He is recognized by his clients and other advisors as a trusted, knowledgeable, organized and creative leader in his field and community. Donald received a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Oregon and holds a CFP® designation as a Certified Financial Planner? practitioner. He received a Bachelors of Science (B.S) degree in Business Finance and a minor in Economics from the University of Montana. He is also a graduate from the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado. Donald serves on the Board of Directors for several privately-held companies, is the Chairman of Budget and Finance for the Forest Heights NOA, and is an active member with the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG). He frequently volunteers his time to various non-profit and charitable organizations throughout Portland. Prior to joining the Rainier Group, Donald held positions as an Operations Manager for Allstate Insurance Company in the Regional Operations Center, Assistant Manager for Montana Merchandising, and was a Grain Merchandiser for the Columbia Grain Company. I thrive on our ability to make a meaningful difference in the lives of business owners and their families. It is extremely rewarding to develop close business and personal relationships and serve as a trusted advisor and resource to tackle complex financial, business and family issues. I enjoy interacting and learning from intelligent innovative professionals, both internal and external to the Rainier Group. I enjoy the fact that each client's situation is truly unique and each day is a new day with its own set of challenges.