Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES ) is a private markets investment manager that is geared towards private credit and real assets in particular. The firm was founded in 1997 and has been a listedProfessional equity portfolio manager for a boutique buy-side asset manager.My focus is on finding high-quality companies, applying a disciplined approach to valuation and identifying underappreciated opportunities. My goal is to identify opportunities in cash-rich companies with strong balance sheets and shar ...