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Michael (. Kromm

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CRD#: 1779382
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael (nmn) Kromm, who also goes by Michael Kromm, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 27 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Kromm

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

June 17, 2008 - January 4, 2021

FOCUSED INVESTORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 140010
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 11, 2007 - June 2, 2008

MAR VISTA INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144906
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

October 2, 2006 - June 2, 2008

ROXBURY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108832
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

January 22, 2002 - January 9, 2006

PACIFIC FINANCIAL RESEARCH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 104514
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

February 29, 1988 - March 7, 1990

MIDVALE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15877

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FI
FOCUSED INVESTORS LLC
FOCUSED INVESTORS LLC

CRD#: 140010 / SEC#: 801-66523

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/28/2006 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/19/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FI
FOCUSED INVESTORS LLC
FOCUSED INVESTORS LLC

CRD#: 140010 / SEC#: 801-66523

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/28/2006 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1999 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 3320, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 734-1200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,236,841,986

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Company Information


FOCUSED INVESTORS LLC

CRD#: 140010

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