Ares Management

Ares Management

Ares Management Corporation is a leading global alternative investment manager providing complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across credit, real estate, private equity, infrastructure and secondaries. Founded in 1997, the firm adheres to a disciplined philosophy focused on strong risk-adjusted returns through market cycles, leveraging multi-asset class expertise, flexible capital and proprietary research across more than 55 industries (per Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025). As of December 31, 2025, Ares managed $622.5 billion of assets under management (AUM) with over 4,250 employees in more than 55 offices across over 25 countries, serving over 2,850 direct institutional relationships plus a substantial retail base via publicly traded funds, sub-advised accounts and perpetual wealth vehicles (per 10-K, Dec 31 2025). AUM grew to over $644 billion as of March 31, 2026, supported by approximately 4,400 employees and around 2,900 direct institutional relationships, with operations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East (per official website and Q1 2026 earnings release). Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Ares emphasizes collaboration across investment groups, product expansion, distribution enhancement (including Ares Wealth Management Solutions), strategic partnerships and acquisitions to create enduring value for institutional and individual investors. The platform has delivered robust AUM growth, including a 26% five-year CAGR through year-end 2025.