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Ares Management: 5 Pillars of Investment Power
19 Nov
Summary
- Ares Management operates five distinct segments.
- The company was founded by five partners in 1997.
- Its headquarters are located in Los Angeles, California.

Ares Management Corporation is a diversified financial services firm offering investment and consultancy services across multiple sectors. The company structures its operations into five primary segments: Credit Group, Private Equity Group, Real Assets Group, Secondaries Group, and an Other segment.
Each segment targets specific investment strategies. The Credit Group manages liquid and illiquid assets, direct lending, and Asian markets. The Private Equity Group focuses on corporate, special opportunities, and Asia-Pacific investments. Meanwhile, the Real Assets Group concentrates on equity and debt strategies for infrastructure projects.
The Secondaries Group specializes in secondary market investments across alternative asset classes like private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and credit. Established in 1997 by Michael J. Arougheti and four other partners, Ares Management is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.




