Once you know better, then you can do better. Ariel Investments was founded in 1983 by a Princeton graduate from the South Side of Chicago, by the name of John W Rogers Jr. This company is dedicated to diversifying and leveling the playing field from an economic standpoint. We all deserve equal opportunities no matter where we come from, and if Chicago can do it, then it can be done anywhere.
It is said that Ariel Investments is the largest investment company of its kind while also being the first to do so. This company set the tone for what money can do when in the right hands by investing in undervalued companies ensuring all get a chance to reach their fullest potential. Their efforts didn’t stop their as they decided to open Ariel Community Academy, which is a Chicago Public School on the south side of Chicago that is dedicated to financial education. This is key to improving the financial literacy rate within our community by starting with the next generation of consumers, investors, and producers.