Federated Hermes, Inc. FHI

Company Overview

Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global investment management firm operating primarily in the asset management and financial services industries. The company provides active investment management across a diversified range of equity, fixed income, multi-asset, alternative, and liquidity products. Its revenue is primarily driven by investment advisory and administrative fees earned on assets under management (AUM), with money market funds and fixed income strategies historically representing significant contributors. The firm serves institutional investors, intermediaries, and retail clients, including pension plans, corporations, governments, endowments, and individual investors.

The company is known for integrating stewardship, responsible investing, and active ownership into its investment processes, particularly through its association with Hermes Investment Management. Federated Hermes emphasizes risk management, downside protection, and client-aligned investment outcomes as part of its strategic positioning. The firm traces its origins to 1955 with the founding of Federated Investors in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and evolved into Federated Hermes, Inc. following the acquisition of a majority stake in Hermes Investment Management in 2018, which expanded its global reach and responsible investment capabilities.