With more than 35 years of experience in the financial advisory industry, Glen Strauss co-founded SLK Private Wealth in 2022 in order to better serve clients on a truly independent platform. With the freedom and flexibility to properly deploy solutions to more fully meet clients’ needs, SLK works with a select group of high-net-worth individuals and families who want to take advantage of the unique background, experience and skills, of the firm’s principals.

Previously Glen was a Managing Director at Wells Fargo where he co-founded The Strauss/Lewis/Kahn Wealth Management Group. He also served as a PIM Portfolio Manager, building custom investment strategies and managing equity accounts for clients. His investment experience focuses on fixed income investing with concentration in California municipal bonds as well as government, agency and corporate bonds. Prior to transitioning to a career as a financial advisor in 1983, Glen practiced law as a corporate attorney for several years.

Glen earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, and a JD degree from the Gould School of Law at the University of Southern California. In addition to insurance and law licenses, Glen holds Series 3, 7, 63 and 65 licenses.

He lives in Santa Monica with his wife Krista, and their two children.  Glen also has two adult children and four grandchildren. He is a concert pianist, bassoon player, golf enthusiast and co-founder of the Santa Monica Mountain Goats, a trail running group.

Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors, created by SHOOK Research. Most recently presented in August 2022 based on data gathered from 3/31/21 – 3/31/22. No fee was paid to be included in the ranking. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary.

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Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors. Most recently presented in March 2020 based on data gathered from Sep 2018 – Sep 2019. No fee was paid to be included in the ranking. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary.

Barron’s Top 1,000 Financial Advisors. Most recently presented in Feb 2013 based on data gathered from Sep 2011 – Sep 2012. No fee was paid to be included in the ranking. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary.

Financial Times Top 400 Financial Advisors. Most recently presented in March 2015 based on data gathered in 2014. No fee was paid to be included in the ranking.