Strait LLC

picture strait llc is an independent commodity consulting group with facilities in miami and new york. the firm advises institutional metals mining and refining clients as well as proprietary trading firms and family offices on commodity related investments, risk management, futures/options execution and clearing and inventory finance. strait llc is active in developing commodity based yield enhancement strategies as well trading programs for institutional clients wishing to diversify into this space. accordingly, the firm provides operations and marketing support for emerging managers in the alternative space. before establishing strait llc in 2008 rich strait held the post of marketing director of triland usa and metals marketing director with the new york mercantile exchange. prior to that he was employed as a market maker by several international metals trading groups and bullion dealers including gerald metals, mocatta corp, s+w berisford group and ing derivatives. the managing pr