Robert Straus has been an investment adviser representative at Focused Alpha since January 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Focused Alpha, LLC is a Greenwood Village, CO firm with $664M under management, 553 clients and 5 advisers across 6 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Robert Straus’ longest registration was 10 years at Icon Advisers, Inc. (2003–2014). Before joining Focused Alpha in 2024, Robert Straus was registered through Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and Icon Advisers, Inc.
- Focused Alpha, LLCCurrent– present · 2 yearsGreenwood Village, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 310591
- Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc.– · 8 yearsLone Tree, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 159035
- Icon Advisers, Inc.– · 10 yearsGreenwood Village, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108268
Investment adviser representative registrations
Robert Straus is registered as an investment adviser representative in Colorado, since January 2024.
- ColoradoSince 9 January 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 18 October 1999 |
| Series 8 | General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module) | 16 September 1996 |
| Series 4 | Registered Options Principal Examination | 17 December 1994 |
| Series 3 | National Commodity Futures Examination | 20 September 1994 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 9 September 1988 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 20 August 1988 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
- Name
- Registered Options Principal Examination
- Name
- National Commodity Futures Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Robert William Straus
- CRD
- 1864807
- Firm
- Focused Alpha · CRD 310591
- Office
- 5680 GREENWOOD PLAZA BLVD, SUITE 120, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 1992
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Robert Straus work?
Robert Straus is an investment adviser representative registered through Focused Alpha, LLC since January 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Robert Straus a financial advisor?
Yes. Robert Straus has a current investment-adviser registration in Colorado, through Focused Alpha since January 2024.
How many years of experience does Robert Straus have?
Robert Straus has 33 years in the financial industry, since December 1992, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Robert Straus passed?
Robert Straus has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 3, Series 4, Series 8 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 1988. FINRA credited Robert Straus with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Robert Straus work before Focused Alpha?
Before Focused Alpha, Robert Straus was registered through Icon Advisers, Inc., April 2003 to March 2014.
Where is Robert Straus based?
Robert Straus’ registered office is in Greenwood Village, CO.
Is Robert Straus registered with FINRA?
No. Robert Straus has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Robert Straus’ record?
Search CRD 1864807 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Robert Straus’ full registration record.
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