DST Sponsor Spotlight
Ares
Sponsor Overview
Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) is a division of Ares Management Corporation, a global alternative investment manager with $546 billion in assets under management as of early 2025. AWMS is dedicated to providing financial advisors and their clients with access to private market investments, including credit, private equity, real estate, and secondaries.
Through educational initiatives and tailored investment solutions, AWMS empowers advisors to incorporate alternative investments into their practice, aiming to make private markets more accessible to a broader set of investors.
Headquarters
1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Director, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Michael Arougheti
Michael Arougheti co-founded Ares Management in 1997 and has been instrumental in its growth into a leading global alternative investment manager. Under his leadership, Ares has expanded its investment capabilities across various asset classes, including credit, private equity, and real estate.
Assets Under Management
Employees Worldwide
Founded
$546 Billion
4,100+
1997
Assets Under Management
$546 Billion
Employees Worldwide
4,100+
Founded
1997
Investment Strategy
Multi-Asset Expertise
Invests across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure.
Global Platform
Broad geographic footprint to source and manage opportunities worldwide.
Risk Management
Emphasizes rigorous due diligence and portfolio oversight.
Sustainable Investment Practices
Environmental, social, and governance principles are embedded throughout the investment process.
Primary Property Sectors
Industrial
Targets modern logistics and distribution facilities in key transportation corridors to support e-commerce growth.
Multifamily
Invests in well-located apartment communities with strong occupancy and income potential in high-demand markets.
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DST Pros & Cons
- Assets Under Management (AUM) denotes the aggregate value of all assets managed by the organization, encompassing Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) as well as other investment vehicles.
- All AUM statistics are as of March 31st, 2025. Past performance of the Sponsor does not guarantee future results. Aggregation and liquidity objectives, timing, and results are not guaranteed.
- High-grade institutional property refers to property that attracts large, sophisticated investors due to the size and quality of the property, e.g., pension funds, life insurance companies, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), university endowments, sovereign wealth funds, etc.