Ares Management Credit Comp

Hi All

Trying to get a sense of Private Credit Associate comp for Associate 1 at Ares Management. Base and Bonus split and if they adjust total comp for COL. Also, is bonus 100% guaranteed.

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Following - heard $250 previously, split evenly between base and bonus. Wondering if those numbers were bumped up based on recent pay increases across the industry

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