Michael Arougheti

Michael Arougheti is a U.S.-based finance executive in New York, born in 1972, with an estimated net worth of ~$1.9B. SEC records show he is associated with Ares Management Corp (ARES) and related Ares entities, with extensive insider-reporting activity under the name “Arougheti Michael J.” SEC EDGAR RTB. Federal election records show he has been an active political donor since at least 2008. FEC

Business & SEC Activity

SEC EDGAR lists Michael J. Arougheti as an insider filer with 130 insider filings, including frequent Form 4 reports and Form 144 notices. Form 4 filings disclose changes in an insider’s ownership of company securities, while Form 144 is a notice of a planned sale of restricted or control securities. His filings are connected to Ares Management Corp (ARES) and other entities including Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp (ACRE), Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC), and Ares Partners Management Co LLC. SEC EDGAR

Political Activity

FEC data shows 50 contributions totaling $277,500 from 2008-02-13 to 2025-12-31. The party breakdown reported is $151,100 to Democrats, $8,900 to Republicans, and $117,500 categorized as Unknown. Top recipients by amount include DSCC ($50,000), Senate Majority PAC ($25,000), Warnock Victory Fund ($23,700), New York Majority Fund ($21,600), and Georgia Federal Elections Committee ($15,000). FEC

In the News

Recent coverage mentioning Arougheti appears in articles and newsletters focused on private credit market conditions and investment themes, including software-related bets and scrutiny of Blue Owl, as well as broader commentary on private credit performance. These items were published March 4–6, 2026 by outlets including Bloomberg Business, Business Insider, and DNyuz. NewsAPI