Our Team

Our Team

Our culture of collaboration sets us apart

Teamwork, communication and transparency are our core values.

At Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS), our goal is to forge long-term partnerships with advisors and their clients by listening, understanding and supporting their long-term investment goals. Our team of private markets specialists work hand in hand with advisors to help them determine the role that private markets can play in their clients’ portfolios.

Connecting you with educational tools and insights

Our Financial Advisor Solutions Team (FAST) is your resource for investing in the private markets. The team offers premium tools, leading market insights and asset allocation experience to help you master private markets investing. Please contact your regional sales director to learn more about how FAST can serve as a resources for you and your practice.

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Employees
First NameLast NameCorporate TitleBusiness LineLocation
MichaelAroughetiDirector; Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President of AresBoard of Directors of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationStrategyNew York
GregBirkPrincipalInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateNew York
KevinCahillPartnerACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateLondon
StephenDawsonPrincipalInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateChicago
BryanDonohoeChief Executive OfficerOfficers of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationReal EstateNew York
BryanDonohoePartner, Chief Executive Officer of Ares Commercial Real EstateACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateNew York
CarlDrakePartner, Head of Public Markets Investor Relations and Corporate CommunicationsInvestment and Other ProfessionalsInvestor RelationsAtlanta
AntonFeingoldGeneral Counsel, Vice President and SecretaryOfficers of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationLegalLos Angeles
JohnGerberPartnerACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateNew York
JeffreyGonzalesPrincipalInvestment and Other ProfessionalsFinance and AccountingLos Angeles
MarinaHartnettPrincipalInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateChicago
Andrew E.HolmPartnerACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateNew York
HowardHuangPartnerACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateFlorida
KeithKooperVice President and Assistant SecretaryOfficers of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationLegalNew York
ScottKrausPrincipalInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateDenver
SamuelKupersmithManaging DirectorInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateAtlanta
WilsonLamontPartner, Co-Head, European Real Estate EquityACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateLondon
GregoryLiguoriPrincipalInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateNew York
MarkLiimattaPrincipalInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateChicago
JoelPecoyManaging Director, Head of Debt Asset ManagementACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateNew York
DavidRothPresidentOfficers of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationReal EstateNew York
DavidRothPartner, Co-Head of Ares U.S. Real Estate Private Equity, President of Ares Commercial Real EstateACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateNew York
JulieSolomonPartner, Global Chief Operating OfficerACRE's Investment CommitteeInvestor RelationsNew York
JohnStilmarManaging DirectorInvestment and Other ProfessionalsInvestor RelationsAtlanta
SumitSasidharanManaging Director and Head of Capital Markets, Real Estate DebtACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateNew York
AnnieHermanPrincipalInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateAtlanta
DanielRosenPrincipalInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateAtlanta
DanielleDuenasPrincipalInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateLos Angeles
PhilipMoorePartner, Head of European Real Estate DebtACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateLondon
StevenConnellVice PresidentInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateNew York
BrandonHeimVice PresidentInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateNew York
DavidProctorManaging DirectorInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateFlorida
ZachNashPrincipalInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateNew York
AlastairMcDonnellPartner, Head of European Investment OperationsACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateLondon
DavidSachsPartnerACRE's Investment CommitteeStrategyLos Angeles
ElaineMcKayVice President and Assistant SecretaryOfficers of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationReal EstateNew York
JayGlaubachPartnerACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateLos Angeles
JohnRuanePartner, Co-Head, European Real Estate EquityACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateLondon
DaveFazekasPartnerACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateRutherford
DwightMerrimanPartnerACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateDenver
Caroline E.BlakelyDirectorBoard of Directors of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationDirector-
Edmond N. Moriarty, IIIDirectorBoard of Directors of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationDirector-
James E.SkinnerDirectorBoard of Directors of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationDirector-
Rand S.AprilDirectorBoard of Directors of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationDirector-
RebeccaParekhDirectorBoard of Directors of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationDirector-
Tae-SikYoonChief Financial Officer and TreasurerOfficers of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationFinance and AccountingWashington D.C.
Tae-SikYoonPartner, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Ares Commercial Real EstateACRE's Investment CommitteeFinance and AccountingWashington D.C.
BillBenjaminDirector, Chairman of the Board; Partner and Head of Ares Real EstateBoard of Directors of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationReal EstateLondon
BillBenjaminDirector, Chairman of the Board; Partner and Head of Ares Real EstateACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateLondon
WilliamBrowningDirectorBoard of Directors of Ares Commercial Real Estate CorporationDirector-
ScottRecknorPartnerACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateEl Segundo
JaredMarcusPrincipalInvestment and Other ProfessionalsReal EstateLos Angeles
MarshallHayesPartner, Head of U.S. Multifamily AcquisitionsACRE's Investment CommitteeReal EstateDenver

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Please read the applicable Ares Real Estate Income Trust ("REIT") or Fund Prospectus prior to making any investment decision and consider carefully the REIT’s or Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other important information described therein. A copy of the REIT and Fund Prospectuses, which contain this and other information about the REIT or Fund, must be made available to you in connection with any offering of the Shares. Click here to view the REIT and Fund Prospectuses. The REIT and Funds prospectuses does not constitute an offer to sell securities, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy their Shares in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

Ares Wealth Management Solutions does not offer investment advice. Individuals should consult a professional investment advisor.

Investments in the Ares Private Markets Fund or Ares REITs are not suitable for all investors. Investing in shares of the Fund or REITs involves a high degree of risk, including the risk that payment of distributions is uncertain and cannot be guaranteed, the risk that an investment is not liquid, and the risk that stockholders may lose the entire amount of their investment. Please review the AREIT Summary Risk Factors and the Prospectus, AIREIT Summary Risk Factors and the Prospectus, and the APMF Summary Risk Factors and the Prospectus, for a complete list of the risks associated with Ares Private Markets Fund and REIT investments.

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