Assets under management Growth by Quarter
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Private Funds
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Employee Growth by Quarter
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Ownership
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Reported ownership ranges
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Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-03-30 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLACKSTONE INTERMEDIARY HOLDCO L.L.C.SOLE MEMBERDomestic entity | BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SOLE MEMBER07/2011 | Schedule APDF page 290 |
| 2 | JOSEPH PATRICK BARATTAGLOBAL HEAD OF PRIVATE EQUITYIndividual | BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. | Less than 5%Code NA | No | GLOBAL HEAD OF PRIVATE EQUITY01/2013 | Schedule APDF page 290 |
| 3 | CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STRIANOCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividual | BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. | Less than 5%Code NA | No | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER01/2013 | Schedule APDF page 290 |
| 4 | ALICE JANE MURPHYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICERIndividual | BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. | Less than 5%Code NA | No | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER07/2023 | Schedule APDF page 290 |
| 5 | DAVID AARON HARPESTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. | Less than 5%Code NA | No | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER03/2024 | Schedule APDF page 290 |
| 6 | NATASHA KUMARI GOPAULPRIVATE EQUITY GENERAL COUNSELIndividual | BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. | Less than 5%Code NA | No | PRIVATE EQUITY GENERAL COUNSEL01/2023 | Schedule APDF page 290 |
| 7 | BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS I / II GP L.L.C.GENERAL PARTNERDomestic entity | BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS I L.P. | Percentage not specifiedCode F | Yes | GENERAL PARTNER06/2007 | Schedule BPDF page 291 |
| 8 | BLACKSTONE INC.SOLE MEMBERDomestic entity | BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS I / II GP L.L.C. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SOLE MEMBER06/2007 | Schedule BPDF page 291 |
| 9 | BLACKSTONE SECURITIES PARTNERS L.P.SOLE MEMBERDomestic entity | BLACKSTONE INTERMEDIARY HOLDCO L.L.C. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SOLE MEMBER07/2011 | Schedule BPDF page 291 |
| 10 | BLACKSTONE GROUP HOLDINGS L.P.LIMITED PARTNERDomestic entity | BLACKSTONE SECURITIES PARTNERS L.P. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | LIMITED PARTNER07/2011 | Schedule BPDF page 291 |
| 11 | BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS I L.P.LIMITED PARTNERDomestic entity | BLACKSTONE GROUP HOLDINGS L.P. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | LIMITED PARTNER07/2011 | Schedule BPDF page 291 |
Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.
Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 3/30/2026 3:41:10 PM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions3 Yes2 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions5 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 3 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
regulatory · block 1PDF pages 305–307
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 38,911,756.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE SEC ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER IS FINAL. THE CIVIL PENALTY AND THE DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST WERE PAID.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE SEC ALLEGED THAT WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN LEGACY PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS, BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. (AS WELL AS CERTAIN OF ITS PRIVATE EQUITY ADVISER AFFILIATES, "BMP") DID NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT PRE-COMMITMENT DISCLOSURE REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCELERATING OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED FEES UPON TERMINATION OF MONITORING FEE AGREEMENTS WITH ITS PORTFOLIO COMPANIES. BMP ALSO DID NOT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE THAT CERTAIN LEGAL FEE DISCOUNTS IT RECEIVED, PRIOR TO 2011, WERE GREATER THAN DISCOUNTS RECEIVED BY ITS FUNDS. IN ADDITION, BMP DID NOT ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A WRITTEN COMPLIANCE POLICY OR PROCEDURE REGARDING THE FOREGOING.
Sanction detail — filed text
SEE ABOVE.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: DISGORGEMENT, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST AND CIVIL PENALTY 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/07/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING FILE NO. 3-16887 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE SEC ALLEGED THAT WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN LEGACY PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS, BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. (AS WELL AS CERTAIN OF ITS PRIVATE EQUITY ADVISER AFFILIATES, "BMP") DID NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT PRE-COMMITMENT DISCLOSURE REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCELERATING OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED FEES UPON TERMINATION OF MONITORING FEE AGREEMENTS WITH ITS PORTFOLIO COMPANIES. BMP ALSO DID NOT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE THAT CERTAIN LEGAL FEE DISCOUNTS IT RECEIVED, PRIOR TO 2011, WERE GREATER THAN DISCOUNTS RECEIVED BY ITS FUNDS. IN ADDITION, BMP DID NOT ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A WRITTEN COMPLIANCE POLICY OR PROCEDURE REGARDING THE FOREGOING. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/07/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 38,911,756.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: THE ORDER IMPOSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $10 MILLION AND DISGORGEMENT AND INTEREST PAYMENT OF $28,911,756. THE PORTION LEVIED AGAINST BMP, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, IS 100%. PURSUANT TO THE ORDER THE PENALTY AND THE DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST WERE PAID. Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SEE ABOVE. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE SEC ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER IS FINAL. THE CIVIL PENALTY AND THE DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST WERE PAID.
regulatory · block 2PDF pages 307–309
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 108260 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: FIRST EAGLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) CRD Number: 46585 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: FEF DISTRIBUTORS, LLC (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 3PDF pages 309–311
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 4,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE SEC ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER IS FINAL. THE CIVIL PENALTY HAS BEEN PAID. UNDER THE ORDER, BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. SHALL REQUIRE THAT ITS INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION(S) INITIATE SEPARATE AUDIT(S), TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 365 DAYS OF THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER, REVIEWING AND ASSESSING RELEVANT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, TRAINING AND OTHER RELEVANT MEASURES SUCH AS TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS, AND BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. SHALL MAINTAIN RECORDS AND CERTIFY TO THE SEC STAFF REGARDING SUCH COMPLIANCE UNDERTAKINGS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN OCTOBER 2022, AS PART OF A SWEEP OF PRIVATE EQUITY AND OTHER INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRMS, THE SEC SENT BLACKSTONE A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF ELECTRONIC BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, INCLUDING TEXT MESSAGES, THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE PRESERVED UNDER CERTAIN SEC RULES. ON JANUARY 13, 2025, BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT TO RESOLVE THIS INQUIRY. THE ORDER ASSERTED THAT BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C.'S PERSONNEL COMMUNICATED INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY BY TEXT MESSAGES AND/OR OTHER UNAPPROVED WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORMS, REQUIRED RECORDS OF SUCH COMMUNICATIONS WERE NOT KEPT AND BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. FAILED REASONABLY TO SUPERVISE ITS PERSONNEL. THE ORDER DISCLOSED THAT THE SEC CONSIDERED STEPS UNDERTAKEN BY BLACKSTONE INC. AFFILIATED ADVISERS, INCLUDING BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C., PRIOR TO AND PROMPTLY AFTER BEING APPROACHED BY THE SEC STAFF TO COMPLY WITH THEIR BOOKS AND RECORDKEEPING OBLIGATIONS, AS WELL AS THEIR RESPONSIVENESS TO AND COOPERATION AFFORDED THE SEC STAFF. PRIOR TO THIS ACTION, BLACKSTONE INC. ENHANCED ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO WHICH ALL BLACKSTONE INC. AFFILIATED ADVISER PERSONNEL, INCLUDING BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C.'S PERSONNEL, WERE SUBJECT CONCERNING THE USE OF APPROVED COMMUNICATION METHODS, INCLUDING ON MOBILE DEVICES.
Sanction detail — filed text
BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. PAID THE $4,000,000 FINE ON JANUARY 23, 2025. NO PORTION OF THE PENALTY WAS WAIVED.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: CENSURE; CIVIL MONEY PENALTY 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/13/2025 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: FILE NO. 3-22399 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): IN OCTOBER 2022, AS PART OF A SWEEP OF PRIVATE EQUITY AND OTHER INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRMS, THE SEC SENT BLACKSTONE A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF ELECTRONIC BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, INCLUDING TEXT MESSAGES, THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE PRESERVED UNDER CERTAIN SEC RULES. ON JANUARY 13, 2025, BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT TO RESOLVE THIS INQUIRY. THE ORDER ASSERTED THAT BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C.'S PERSONNEL COMMUNICATED INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY BY TEXT MESSAGES AND/OR OTHER UNAPPROVED WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORMS, REQUIRED RECORDS OF SUCH COMMUNICATIONS WERE NOT KEPT AND BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. FAILED REASONABLY TO SUPERVISE ITS PERSONNEL. THE ORDER DISCLOSED THAT THE SEC CONSIDERED STEPS UNDERTAKEN BY BLACKSTONE INC. AFFILIATED ADVISERS, INCLUDING BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C., PRIOR TO AND PROMPTLY AFTER BEING APPROACHED BY THE SEC STAFF TO COMPLY WITH THEIR BOOKS AND RECORDKEEPING OBLIGATIONS, AS WELL AS THEIR RESPONSIVENESS TO AND COOPERATION AFFORDED THE SEC STAFF. PRIOR TO THIS ACTION, BLACKSTONE INC. ENHANCED ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO WHICH ALL BLACKSTONE INC. AFFILIATED ADVISER PERSONNEL, INCLUDING BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C.'S PERSONNEL, WERE SUBJECT CONCERNING THE USE OF APPROVED COMMUNICATION METHODS, INCLUDING ON MOBILE DEVICES. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/13/2025 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 4,000,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. PAID THE $4,000,000 FINE ON JANUARY 23, 2025. NO PORTION OF THE PENALTY WAS WAIVED. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE SEC ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER IS FINAL. THE CIVIL PENALTY HAS BEEN PAID. UNDER THE ORDER, BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. SHALL REQUIRE THAT ITS INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION(S) INITIATE SEPARATE AUDIT(S), TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 365 DAYS OF THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER, REVIEWING AND ASSESSING RELEVANT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, TRAINING AND OTHER RELEVANT MEASURES SUCH AS TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS, AND BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS L.L.C. SHALL MAINTAIN RECORDS AND CERTIFY TO THE SEC STAFF REGARDING SUCH COMPLIANCE UNDERTAKINGS.
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