Ares Management is a global alternative investment manager with $622.5 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025, operating across four investment groups — Credit, Real Assets, Secondaries, and Private Equity — which the firm views as market leaders based on AUM and investment performance. Ares serves over 2,850 direct institutional relationships and a retail investor base through publicly traded funds, sub-advised accounts, and perpetual wealth vehicles.
Founded in 1997, Ares operates from more than 55 offices across 25 countries with over 4,250 employees, and has grown AUM from $94.0 billion a decade earlier, achieving a 10-year CAGR of 21%. The firm adheres to a disciplined, credit-oriented investment philosophy supported by proprietary research across more than 55 industries and an integrated, collaborative investment platform.
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