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Dave Hernandez, CFA, CPA, currently serves as Vice President of Portfolio Management at Ares Management Corporation, where tenure began in November 2019, following roles as Senior Associate and Associate in the same department. Prior experience includes a position in Valuation Advisory Services at Crowe, specializing in financial valuation modeling and sell-side advisory, as well as fund control at Magnetar Capital, focusing on financial reporting and PnL management. Additional experience comprises a role as Senior Audit Associate at RSM US LLP, engaging in audit procedures and financial reporting, and participation in a rotational M&A due diligence program. Earlier career highlights include working as a pitching coach at Playball USA and serving as a bank teller at Northern Trust. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.