All Brands Owned by Ares Management Corporation

What does Ares Management own?
Ares manages investment funds rather than owning operating companies. Its vehicles hold loans, real estate, infrastructure assets, and private equity positions across thousands of investments. It sponsors non-traded funds including AREIT and AIREIT.

Is Ares Management publicly traded?
Yes. Ares Management Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ARES. The company went public in May 2014.

Who founded Ares Management?
Ares was founded in 1997 in Los Angeles by Tony Ressler, Mike Arougheti, David Kaplan, John Kissick, and Bennett Rosenthal, a team with roots in Apollo Global Management and Merrill Lynch leveraged finance.

Where is Ares Management headquartered?
The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and operates more than 60 offices across North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.

How much does Ares Management manage?
Ares reported approximately $690.6 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2026, with $416.4 billion in fee-paying AUM and $233.9 billion in perpetual capital.

Who owns Ares Management?
Ares is a public company owned by institutional and retail shareholders. Co-founders, led by executive chairman Tony Ressler, retain significant stakes, and CEO Mike Arougheti leads day-to-day operations.

What happened to Black Creek Industrial REIT?
Ares acquired Black Creek Group's US real estate advisory and distribution business in July 2021. Black Creek Industrial REIT IV was renamed Ares Industrial Real Estate Income Trust, and Black Creek Diversified Property Fund became Ares Real Estate Income Trust.