Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc (NYSE: APAM) is an investment management company that manages assets across a range of equity and fixed income strategies for institutional and intermediary clients. Revenue comes primarily from management fees calculated as a percentage of assets under management, with performance fees as a secondary revenue stream. The 10-K filed 2026-02-20 (accession 000151730226000047) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 forms the basis of this description, though the filing excerpts provided contain limited detail beyond cover-page disclosures. Artisan operates through autonomous investment teams, each running distinct strategies, a structure that differentiates it from firms with centralized portfolio management. The firm serves institutional investors, defined contribution plans, and financial intermediaries. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Artisan Partners was founded in 1994.

Revenue model

Management fees based on a percentage of assets under management, supplemented by performance fees where applicable.

Products and services

Equity and fixed income investment strategies managed by autonomous investment teams; separate accounts and pooled vehicles for institutional and intermediary distribution.

Customers and end markets

Institutional investors, defined contribution plans, and financial intermediaries.

Value-chain role

Active investment manager; asset management services provider to institutional and intermediary channels.

Geographic exposure

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; serves institutional and intermediary clients; specific geographic revenue breakdown not supported by provided excerpts.

Source: SEC 10-K, filed 2026-02-20

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