Ariel Investments

Founded in 1983 by John W. Rogers, Jr., Ariel Investments is a Chicago-based investment management firm with a distinct patient, value-oriented investment philosophy. It holds the distinction of being the first Black-owned mutual fund firm in the United States. The company's mission is to deliver superior long-term results for its clients by investing in undervalued companies and holding them until their intrinsic value is realized. Ariel manages a range of mutual funds and separate accounts for individual investors, institutional clients, and 401(k) plans.