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  "slug": "ardian-new-york-ny-121326",
  "primary_business_name": "ARDIAN",
  "legal_name": "ARDIAN US LLC",
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    "https://activity-sustainability-reports-2021.ardian.com",
    "https://ardian-10-years.ardian.com",
    "https://ardian-integrated-report.ardian.com/2022",
    "https://ardian-integrated-report.ardian.com/2023",
    "https://ardian-integrated-report.ardian.com/2024",
    "https://ardian.com",
    "https://ardian.com/ARDIAN-ACCESS-INFRASTRUCTURE",
    "https://ardian.com/ARDIAN-ACCESS-US",
    "https://ardian.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/EN-US/ARDIANCAREERS",
    "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/ARDIAN",
    "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/ARDIAN-AIRCARBON",
    "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/GROWTH",
    "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/JOBS-&-INTERNSHIPS",
    "https://linkedin.com/SHOWCASE/ARDIAN-BUYOUT",
    "https://linkedin.com/SHOWCASE/ARDIAN-EXPANSION",
    "https://linkedin.com/SHOWCASE/ARDIAN-INFRASTRUCTURE",
    "https://linkedin.com/SHOWCASE/ARDIAN-WOMEN'S-CLUB",
    "https://twitter.com/ARDIAN",
    "https://twitter.com/ARDIAN_INFRA",
    "https://youtube.com/CHANNEL/UCHLB3W4X0V6LNV7794L8UOW"
  ],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/121326",
  "city_as_filed": "NEW YORK",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/ardian-new-york-ny-121326",
  "display_name": "Ardian",
  "summary": "Ardian is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in New York, NY, registered since 2004, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 30, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Ardian (CRD 121326): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Performance-based fees"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Portfolio management for investment companies (and business development companies)",
    "Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Ardian compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Ardian reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; performance-based fees."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does Ardian's brochure say about its fees?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 30, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: 0.045% to 1.75% a year (a range, as the brochure states it). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Ardian located?",
      "a": "Ardian's principal office is in New York, NY, according to its Form ADV; the April 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Ardian registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Ardian is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2004. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 121326."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Ardian manage?",
      "a": "Ardian reports $2,766,909,220 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 30, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Ardian's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Ardian: Regulatory assets under management: $1,001,915,680 in the October 2021 data and $2,766,909,220 in the October 2026 data, up 176%. Total employees: 74 in October 2021 and 128 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Ardian serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) (9); investment companies (1)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Ardian report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/121326"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Ardian's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 78 to 88. Regulatory assets under management went from $1,800,052,181 to $2,766,909,220 (+54%)."
    }
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  "filing_history": [
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      "period": "2021-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2021-03-30"
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    {
      "period": "2022-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 1518036970.0,
      "total_employees": 89,
      "filing_date": "2022-03-30"
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    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 1611957472.0,
      "total_employees": 111,
      "filing_date": "2023-03-29"
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    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 1611017732.0,
      "total_employees": 123,
      "filing_date": "2024-03-28"
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    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 1800052181.0,
      "total_employees": 123,
      "filing_date": "2025-03-28"
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    {
      "period": "2026-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 2766909220.0,
      "total_employees": 128,
      "filing_date": "2026-03-30"
    }
  ],
  "recent_changes": [
    {
      "period": "2026-04-01",
      "period_label": "April 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 78 to 88.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $1,800,052,181 to $2,766,909,220 (+54%)."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 30, 2026",
    "tiers": [],
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    "stated_range": "0.045% to 1.75% a year",
    "stated_maximum": null,
    "account_minimum": null,
    "account_minimum_may_be_waived": false,
    "minimum_annual_fee": null,
    "figures": [
      {
        "label": "Asset-based fee",
        "statements": [
          "Asset-based fee: 0.045% to 1.75% a year (a range, as the brochure states it)"
        ],
        "quotes": [
          "With respect to the private funds for the period from such private fund’s initial closing through the investment period of the fund, as set forth in each private fund’s governing documents, management fees are based on a percentage (generally varying between .045% and 1.75% per annum, for the private funds currently managed by Ardian US"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "quotes": [
      "With respect to the private funds for the period from such private fund’s initial closing through the investment period of the fund, as set forth in each private fund’s governing documents, management fees are based on a percentage (generally varying between .045% and 1.75% per annum, for the private funds currently managed by Ardian US"
    ],
    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
  },
  "custodians": [],
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  "markdown_url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/ardian-new-york-ny-121326.md",
  "clients": [
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    {
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      "type": "other",
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  "disclosure_line": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.",
  "disclosure_items": [],
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  "suppressed": false,
  "claimed": false,
  "enhanced": false,
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  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
    "as_of": "2026-10-01",
    "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/121326",
    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
  }
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