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Lekith K. Lokesh

ARES MANAGEMENT CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
San Francisco, CA 94107
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CRD#: 4649193
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Professional summary

Lekith Kumar Chikanayak Lokesh, who also goes by Lekith Kc Lokesh, Lekith Lokesh, is a registered financial professional currently at ARES MANAGEMENT CAPITAL MARKETS LLC located in San Francisco, California.

Lekith is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Lekith has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Lekith Kc Lokesh | Lekith Lokesh

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience

Current

July 2, 2025 - Present

ARES MANAGEMENT CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

Office #1: 460 Bryant St. Ste 200, San Francisco, CA 94107
BD
CRD#: 166219
San Francisco, CA
Past

March 16, 2023 - September 4, 2024

APOLLO GLOBAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153502
New York, NY
Past

November 19, 2013 - March 20, 2023

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 22, 2011 - August 28, 2013

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 27, 2009 - March 21, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 17, 2006 - April 1, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
CHARLOTTE, NC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
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Alaska
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Arkansas
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
(7/2/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/25/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/16/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 7/6/2017
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AM
ARES MANAGEMENT CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
ARES INVESTOR SERVICES LLC | ARES MANAGEMENT CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 166219 / SEC#: , 8-69194

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1800 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Mailing Address
1800 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone number
(310) 432-8708
Established
Delaware since 01/20/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ARES MANAGEMENT LLCMEMBER130074
BRAUN, HEATHER GROSSMANCOO3141608
INFANGER, MARK CHARLESCFO AND FINOP2369723
MAGNER, BRIANCCO3069172
PAWLOWSKI, ANTHONY JOHNPRESIDENT4337887

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Company Information

ARES MANAGEMENT CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 166219San Francisco, CA 94107

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