Financial leaders in alternative asset management

Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management has developed a North American alternatives platform that provides private clients with access to sophisticated private markets. It offers over 35 years of experience as a global alternative investment manager, integrating traditional and alternative investments with a focus on long-term performance.

Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager, overseeing more than $1.3 trillion in assets. Its ability to operate across private equity, real assets, and credit, coupled with its focus on building strong businesses, allows it to deliver lasting value to its investors.

Brookfield Asset Management manages over $1 trillion in assets, with a focus on real estate, infrastructure, private equity, and private credit. The firm has demonstrated robust growth, with $135 billion in capital inflows and $48 billion deployed in 2024, and its fee-related earnings increased 17% year-over-year to $677 million.

Apollo Global Management is a significant force in the alternative asset management sector, with approximately $938 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026. The firm provides innovative and flexible capital solutions, helping companies and institutions achieve their long-term financial goals.

KKR is a leading global investment firm offering solutions in alternative assets such as private equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure. The firm demonstrated strong Q1 2026 performance, exceeding EPS estimates and announcing a share buyback program and a dividend increase.

Ares Management managed nearly $623 billion in assets by the end of 2025, marking a 29% increase from the prior year and achieving record fundraising of $113 billion in 2025. Its global platform and specialized strategies in alternative credit, opportunistic credit, and infrastructure demonstrate its leadership in the sector.

Carlyle Group is a financial leader in alternative asset management, boasting $477 billion in AUM as of December 2025 and an FRE margin expansion of 1,000 basis points between 2023 and 2025. The firm has demonstrated robust growth in Distributable Earnings per share, with an 11% CAGR over the same period, solidifying its global position in private equity and real assets.

Hamilton Lane is a leading global investment manager providing private markets solutions, helping its clients accomplish their unique financial goals. The company manages over $986 billion in assets under management and supervision, spanning private equity, private credit, and real assets.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management offers alternative investment solutions that add diversification to portfolios, with strategies across real assets, private equity, and hedge funds. The firm annually releases its Global Alternatives Outlook, providing a 12-to-18 month outlook across key alternative assets, demonstrating its leadership in the sector.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management is a key player in alternative asset management, offering a broad range of strategies including private equity and private credit. Its Custom Active platform, along with affiliates like Parametric and Eaton Vance, provides innovative and customized solutions for global investors. The firm benefits from specialized investment teams that leverage Morgan Stanley's strength to deliver diversified portfolio solutions.