Before joining Aristotle, Sugino was a co-founder and president of Cliffwater, an investment firm specializing in alternative assets for institutional clients. He held this role from 2004 to 2012. Prior to that, and since 1992, he was managing director and principal of Wilshire Associates.

He will provide recommendations across Aristotle’s business, including identifying new investment strategies and distribution channels for the firm. However, the firm confirmed to Family Wealth Report that it is sticking with its core long-only value approach, and that Sugino has been a long-time friend of Richard Hollander, chairman of the board, and was brought in for his broad qualities as opposed to his direct experience in alternatives.   

Aristotle Capital Management is a registered investment advisor specializing in value equity for institutional and high net worth clients. It is owned by its employees.