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Type: Fund

Market: United States

Issuer: Ariel Investments

Asset Class: Equity

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Total Assets: 1.26B

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On this page you'll find an in-depth profile of Ariel Fund Investor Class. Learn about the key management, total assets, investment strategy and contact information of ARGFX among other information.

Contact Information

Address Suite 2900
Chicago,IL 60601
United States

Phone 312-726-0140

Web www.arielinvestments.com

Top Executives

Name	Title	Since	Until
Kenneth E. Kuhrt	EVP, PM, Ariel Fund; Co-PM, Ariel SCV	2011	Now
Biography	Ken serves as Co-Portfolio Manager for our small cap value and small cap value concentrated strategies as well as Portfolio Manager for Ariel Fund. In his research capacity, Ken covers consumer products and services and industrials. Prior to joining Ariel as a research analyst in 2004, he spent more than two years with William Blair & Company, most recently as a senior investment banking analyst. Ken also worked as a senior auditor at KPMG, LLP. Beyond his responsibilities at Ariel, Ken serves on the board of trustees of the Shedd Aquarium and sits on their finance and audit and animal care and conservation committees. Additionally, he is on the advisory board of After School Matters where he chairs the investment committee and is a member of the finance committee. Ken earned a BS in accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.
John P. Miller	Senior Vice President, Co-PM Ariel Small/Mid Cap Value	2006	Now
Biography	John serves as Co-Portfolio Manager for our small/mid cap value strategy as well as Portfolio Manager for Ariel Fund, our complementary mutual fund. He has been an integral part of Ariel’s investment team for nearly 35 years and has conducted stock analysis for that entire period. John’s current research focus is on asset management and consumer products and services companies. Prior to joining Ariel in 1989, John worked for Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. in its institutional equity division. He earned a BB in management from Western Illinois University and an MBA from the University of Chicago. As a CFA Charterholder, John is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Chicago.
John W. Rogers	Chairman, Co-CEO, CIO, Lead PM Ariel Fund, Co-PM& CIO	1986	Now
Biography	John’s passion for investing began at age 12 when his father started buying him stocks as Christmas and birthday gifts. His interest in equities grew while in college and over the two-plus years he worked as a stockbroker for William Blair & Company. In 1983, he founded Ariel to invest in undervalued small- and medium-sized companies. While Ariel’s research capabilities have since expanded, his patient approach still anchors the firm today. John is active civically and professionally based on his belief that these engagements make him a better leader and a better investor. He is a member of the board of directors of NIKE, The New York Times Company, Ryan Specialty Group Holdings, and the Obama Foundation. John also serves on the board of trustees of the University of Chicago. John received an AB in economics from Princeton University, where he was also captain of the varsity basketball team.

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