Citadel LLC
Headquarters at Southeast Financial Center | |
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Financial services |
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| Founded | 1990 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Founder | Kenneth Griffin |
| Headquarters | Southeast Financial Center, Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Key people |
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| Products | Alternative investments |
| AUM | US$65.9 billion (2025) |
| Owner | Kenneth Griffin (85%) |
Number of employees | 3,153 (2024) |
| Rating | S&P Global: BBB− |
| Website | citadel.com |
Citadel LLC (formerly known as Citadel Investment Group, LLC) is an American multinational hedge fund and financial services company. Founded in 1990 by Kenneth Griffin, it has more than $65 billion in assets under management as of January 2025. The company has over 3,100 employees, with corporate headquarters in Miami, Florida, and offices throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. Founder, CEO and Co-CIO Griffin owns approximately 85% of the firm. As of December 2022, Citadel is one of the most profitable hedge funds in the world, posting $74 billion in net gains since its inception in 1990, making it the most successful hedge fund in history, according to CNBC.
Citadel LLC is legally distinct from the market maker Citadel Securities, although both were founded and are owned by Griffin and remain under common ownership structures.