Clients
KKR Credit Advisors (us) serves 204 clients, 167 of them pooled investment vehicles. The average client has about $1.33 billion with the firm.
- Pooled investment vehicles167 clients34%
- Insurance companies21 clients63%
- OtherInvestment companies, Pension and profit-sharing plans, State or municipal government entities2%
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| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment companies | 5 | $1,851,046,189 | 0.7% | $370.2M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 167 | $93,193,800,434 | 34.4% | $558.0M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 6 | $3,454,036,976 | 1.3% | $575.7M |
| State or municipal government entities | 5 | $984,674,066 | 0.4% | $196.9M |
| Insurance companies | 21 | $171,366,996,808 | 63.3% | $8.16B |
| Total | 204 | $270,850,554,473 | 100% | $1.33B |
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1,851,046,189
- Share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- $370.2M
- Clients
- 167
- Regulatory AUM
- $93,193,800,434
- Share
- 34.4%
- Avg. per client
- $558.0M
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $3,454,036,976
- Share
- 1.3%
- Avg. per client
- $575.7M
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $984,674,066
- Share
- 0.4%
- Avg. per client
- $196.9M
- Clients
- 21
- Regulatory AUM
- $171,366,996,808
- Share
- 63.3%
- Avg. per client
- $8.16B
Total
- Clients
- 204
- Regulatory AUM
- $270,850,554,473
- Share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.33B
What it does
KKR Credit Advisors (us) provides portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions and publishing newsletters. It is paid through a percentage of assets, performance-based fees and other arrangements.
KKR Credit Advisors (us) advises 108 private funds.
100.0% of assets ($270.85B across 204 accounts) are managed with discretion. 20% of clients are outside the U.S., and 0 clients received advice without assets under management last fiscal year.
What the accounts hold
- Stocks1%
- Bonds39%
- Investment grade corporate bonds34%
- State and local bonds2%
- High-yield corporate bonds2%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Cash4%
- Other55%
- Other: loans, clo/cbo structured notes; various asset-based finance structured products, resi loans, rmbs55%
Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.
Custodians
KKR Credit Advisors (us)’s client accounts are held mainly at U.S. Bank National Association, with 34% of managed assets, and The Bank of New York Mellon, with 7%. KKR Credit Advisors (us) has custody of $51.13B for 90 clients.
- The Bank of New York MellonThe Bank of New York Mellon · Houston, TX · $19.26B7%
- U.S. Bank National AssociationU.S. Bank National Association · Washington, DC · $92.48B34%
- All other custodians$159.11B59%
Ownership and leadership
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. owns 75% or more of KKR Credit Advisors (us).
- Owns 75% or more of KKR Credit Advisors (us) LLC
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
Control person · since June 2004
KKR & Co. GP LLC
General partner of kohlberg kravis roberts & co. l.p. · Control person · since January 2020
- Owns 75% or more of KKR & Co. GP LLC
KKR Holdco LLC
Control person · since January 2020
- Owns 75% or more of KKR Group Holdings Corp.
KKR Group Co. Inc.
Interest filed in KKR Group Holdings Corp. · Control person · since December 2017
- Owns 75% or more of KKR Group Co. Inc.
KKR Group Partnership L.P.
Control person · since January 2020
- Owns 25% to 50% of KKR Group Partnership L.P.
KKR Group Holdings L.P.
Control person · since January 2020
KKR Group Holdings Corp.
General partner of kkr group partnership l.p. · Control person · since January 2020
- Owns 75% or more of KKR Group Co. Inc.
KKR & Co. Inc.
Control person · since May 2022
Leadership
- Christopher DenuneChief Financial Officer of KKR Credit Advisors (us) LLC
- Annette Odonnell-ButnerChief Compliance Officer of KKR Credit Advisors (us) LLC
- Noah GreenhillGeneral Counsel of KKR Credit Advisors (us) LLC
- Gregory HickeyHead of Credit Operations
- Christopher SheldonHead of Credit
Staff
- 609 employees
- 181 in advisory functions
- 55 broker-dealer reps
Fees
KKR Credit Advisors (us) is paid through a percentage of assets under management, performance-based fees and other.
KKR Credit Advisors (us)’s fee rates are not included in this profile. Find its brochure on the SEC’s site.
Offices and registrations
Besides its headquarters, KKR Credit Advisors (us) has 10 offices, with 7 listed addresses across 4 states.
California · 3 listed addresses
- 555 California Street, 50th Floor, San FranciscoHQ
- 2800 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park
- 841 Apollo Street, Los Angeles
Massachusetts · 2 listed addresses
- 20 Guest Street, Brighton
- KKR 2 International Place, Boston
New York · 1 listed address
- 30 Hudson Yards, New York
Texas · 1 listed address
- 5949 Sherry Lane, Dallas
Other business names
KKR Credit Advisors (us) has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- KKR Credit Advisors (ireland) Unlimited Company (relying Adviser)
Registration details
- Legal name
- KKR Credit Advisors (us) LLC
- Headquarters
- 555 California Street, 50th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104
- Phone
- 415-315-3620
- Website
- Not reported
- SEC file
- 801-69633
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
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Common questions
How many clients does KKR Credit Advisors (us) have?
KKR Credit Advisors (us) has 204 clients and manages $270.9 billion for them, as of September 2026. They include 167 pooled investment vehicles, 21 insurance companies and 6 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 September 2026
What services does KKR Credit Advisors (us) offer?
KKR Credit Advisors (us) provides portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions and publishing newsletters.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does KKR Credit Advisors (us) use?
KKR Credit Advisors (us)’s separately managed account assets are held at U.S. Bank National Association (Washington, DC), with $92,482,370,320 and The Bank of New York Mellon (Houston, TX), with $19,256,055,865. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 25 September 2026
How many financial advisors does KKR Credit Advisors (us) have?
KKR Credit Advisors (us) has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 609 employees, and 181 perform investment advisory functions. 55 are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does KKR Credit Advisors (us) invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, KKR Credit Advisors (us)’s separately managed accounts held 55% other: loans, clo/cbo structured notes; various asset-based finance structured products, resi loans, rmbs, 34% investment grade corporate bonds, 4% cash and equivalents, 2% state and local bonds, 2% high-yield corporate bonds, 1% non-exchange-traded equities and 1% U.S. government and agency bonds. It advises 108 private funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns KKR Credit Advisors (us)?
KKR Credit Advisors (us) is owned through a chain of holding companies by KKR Holdco LLC. Its direct owner is Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 September 2026
How does KKR Credit Advisors (us) get paid?
KKR Credit Advisors (us) is paid through a percentage of assets under management, performance-based fees and other arrangements. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file