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Founded by John W. Rogers, Jr. in 1983.1
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American investment company located in Chicago, Illinois
Ariel Investments is an investment company located in Chicago, Illinois. It specializes in small and mid-capitalized stocks based in the United States.2 It was founded by John W. Rogers, Jr.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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Ariel Investments is an investment company located in Chicago, Illinois. It specializes in small and mid-capitalized stocks based in the United States.2
Founded by John W. Rogers, Jr. in 1983.1
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