Ric Costa

Ric Costa serves as Managing Director and Head of Distribution for Aristotle Funds at Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, based in Newport Beach, CA. In this role, he leads the distribution strategies and oversees business development for the firm's mutual funds platform, focusing on expanding the reach of Aristotle Funds among financial intermediaries and institutional investors.

Prior to joining Aristotle Capital, Ric spent over a decade at PIMCO as Vice President within the Financial Institutions Group, where he specialized in business development and marketing. His background includes significant experience in fund distribution and client relationship management, with a current focus on equity and multi-asset investment solutions, particularly in the areas managed by Aristotle Capital’s U.S. and global equity teams.

Ric holds an MBA in Investment Management and Entrepreneurial Finance from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Business & Economics from the University of California, Riverside. He is recognized for developing innovative distribution models and driving growth in institutional and retail channels for investment products, including active mutual funds and separately managed accounts.