![zschwartz.jpg Zachary Schwartz](/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/ares_importer/images/zschwartz.jpg?itok=4BT-K9AF)
Mr. Schwartz is a Principal in the Ares Credit Group, where he focuses on U.S. direct lending. Prior to joining Ares in 2015, Mr. Schwartz was a Senior Associate at KPMG Deal Advisory, where he focused primarily in financial due diligence for both private equity and corporate clients. Mr. Schwartz holds a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business with a concentration in Accounting and Marketing.