AOG Institutional Fund
AOG Institutional Fund (AOGFX) is a closed-end interval fund managed by AOG Wealth Management Inc., providing investors with diversified exposure to a mix of registered investment companies and alternative investment strategies through a pooled closed-end fund structure. According to the fund's website at aogfunds.com, AOG Institutional Fund is designed to provide retail investors with access to what the firm describes as an institutional approach to investing — combining traditional registered investment company holdings with less liquid alternative and non-traditional investments that are typically available only to large institutional allocators. The fund invests in income-producing assets and assets selected for long-term capital appreciation, seeking to deliver a well-rounded portfolio that balances current income generation with growth-oriented investment exposure.
AOG Institutional Fund's investment strategy, described at aogfunds.com, involves investing across a broad range of asset classes and investment vehicles, including both liquid registered investment companies and less liquid alternative investments that provide exposure to strategies such as private credit, real assets, and other alternative return streams that have historically demonstrated low correlation to traditional public equity and fixed income markets. The fund's multi-asset approach is designed to reflect the diversified investment programs of large institutional investors — including endowments, foundations, and pension funds — whose allocation models typically incorporate meaningful exposure to alternative and non-traditional asset classes alongside their core public market investments. The interval fund structure provides quarterly repurchase opportunities, balancing liquidity with the ability to hold less liquid alternative investments.
AOG Institutional Fund's adviser, AOG Wealth Management Inc., was founded in Reston, Virginia by Frederick P. Baerenz with the goal of bringing institutional investment approaches to the wealth management market. According to aogfunds.com, the firm was committed to expanding access to diversified, institutional-quality investment programs through the AOGFX vehicle, which grew to approximately $330 million in assets under management. In February 2025, AOG Wealth Management was acquired by F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company, an independent registered investment adviser headquartered in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, in a transaction that expanded F.L. Putnam's geographic presence and client base while providing continuity for AOG's clients and the ongoing management of AOG Institutional Fund.