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Ares Management

Also known as ares

Asset ManagerLos Angeles, United StatesFounded 1997
$546.0B
Assets Under Management
Los Angeles
Headquarters
Investment Focus

About Ares Management

Ares Management is a global alternative investment manager founded in 1997 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. As a diversified financial institution, it offers a broad range of primary and secondary investment solutions to clients worldwide. Its mandate is to deploy flexible capital through multiple specialized groups serving established businesses and property markets. Since inception it has followed a disciplined philosophy aimed at risk-adjusted returns across market cycles, and it has built a significant global presence with long operating history and integrated investment platforms. Investment activity is concentrated in credit, private equity, infrastructure and real estate. In real estate, the firm manages equity and debt strategies spanning core, value-add and opportunistic return profiles, operating mainly in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. One notable vehicle is the Ares Real Estate Income Trust (AREIT), a diversified NAV REIT that invests in a diverse portfolio of real property and gives investors access to institutional-quality property investments. The firm draws on deep sector expertise and its global footprint to find opportunities across regions and property types, giving diversified exposure to global real assets. Ares Management has a multi-thousand employee base working from dozens of offices in more than 25 countries. Its institutional investors include corporate and public pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, banks, investment managers, endowments and foundations, and it also serves a significant number of wealth investors through dedicated wealth management solutions. AREIT is a key vehicle that shows how the firm scales specialized products for different market segments. A collaborative culture lets insights be shared across integrated investment groups, and the firm continues to expand its global platform, covering a wide range of investments and keeping deep relationships with sophisticated global investors.

Preferred Investment Types

Real Estate Value AddedGrowthReal Estate DebtReal Estate OpportunisticReal Estate - GeneralReal Estate CoreInvestment FundsDirect Investing

Preferred Sectors & Themes

Financial ServicesLending and InvestmentsProfessional ServicesReal EstateResidential Property Acquisition & DevelopmentIndustrial Property Acquisition & DevelopmentCommercial Property Acquisition & DevelopmentRetail Property Acquisition & DevelopmentTourism & HospitalityReal Estate Investment & DevelopmentDebt Management

Preferred Geographies

Asia and Rest of WorldAsia/PacificEuropeLatin AmericaNorth America
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SEC Form ADV

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Reported AUM
$458.8B
Total Clients
715
Filing Date
May 26, 2026
Source: SEC IAPD / Form ADV Original filingFull filing details →
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FAQ

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What type of investor is Ares Management?

Ares Management is a asset manager based in Los Angeles, United States, managing approximately $546.0B in assets.

Where is Ares Management headquartered?

Ares Management is headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.

How much does Ares Management manage?

Ares Management manages approximately $546.0B in assets under management.

When was Ares Management founded?

Ares Management was founded in 1997.

What does Ares Management invest in?

Ares Management focuses on Real Estate Value Added, Growth, Real Estate Debt, Real Estate Opportunistic, Real Estate - General, Real Estate Core, Investment Funds, Direct Investing.

How can I contact Ares Management?

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