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Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC
GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in CHICAGO, IL, since 1997. The firm manages $7.8 billion in assets.
Overview
GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in CHICAGO, IL, since 1997. The firm manages $7.8 billion in assets. It has 245 employees and 8 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
RIA
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Chicago
Corporate office
Chicago, IL, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC?
Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC is a distribution entity; investment decisions are made by Guggenheim Partners' investment management team led by CIO Anne Walsh (appointed March 2022, per Bloomberg). The firm's investment committee oversees portfolio construction across private credit and structured finance.
How does Guggenheim source proprietary deal flow for its distributed funds?
Guggenheim originates deals through its alternative investment platforms, including direct lending and infrastructure teams that source opportunities via sponsor relationships and proprietary origination. The firm's insurance subsidiary provides a source of small-to-mid-market deals through its corporate finance and structured credit teams.
Does Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC participate in fund commitments or only distribution?
The entity functions solely as a distributor for Guggenheim's registered and alternative investment funds. Capital commitments for fund strategies are made by Guggenheim Partners' insurance and institutional accounts, not by the distributor itself.
How is Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC related to Guggenheim Partners and its affiliates?
It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners, LLC, registered as a broker-dealer with FINRA. It distributes funds managed by Guggenheim Investment Management and other Guggenheim affiliates, including Guggenheim Life and Annuity Company.
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