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Senior Advisor

Stephen Riddell

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Credentials

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Based in Charlotte, NC

Former Chief Investment Officer of Redding Ridge Asset Management, an independently managed affiliate of Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO). 20+ years of experience in leveraged finance, loan syndications, and structured-credit investing.

Stephen most recently served as Chief Investment Officer of Redding Ridge Asset Management, an independently managed affiliate of Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO), where he was responsible for shaping the firm's credit investment strategy and overseeing portfolio management. With over 20 years of experience in leveraged finance, loan syndications, and structured-credit investing, he brings deep market insight and a disciplined, long-term credit approach.

In his tenure, Stephen led a team committed to rigorous bottom-up credit selection, macro-aware risk assessment, and strong governance of liquidity and structural protections. His leadership helped scale the firm's credit platform and broaden its capabilities across opportunistic and liquid-credit strategies.

Stephen holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, underscoring his commitment to ethical standards and high-quality investment research. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, he remains active in the investment community, mentoring emerging professionals and speaking on credit-markets themes.

Recognition & Highlights

Former CIO, Redding Ridge Asset Management (Apollo affiliate)

20+ years in leveraged finance and structured credit

CFA Charterholder

Active investment community mentor and speaker

Focus Areas

The disciplines where Stephen brings specialized depth.

Credit Strategy & Portfolio Management

Shaping credit investment strategy, bottom-up selection, and macro-aware portfolio governance.

Leveraged Finance

Deep expertise in leveraged loans, high-yield debt, and syndicated lending across economic cycles.

Structured Credit

CLOs, structured products, and complex credit instruments with a focus on liquidity and structural protections.

Capital Markets Advisory

Strategic guidance on credit markets, risk frameworks, and capital structure for growing companies.

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