CNS vs ALIT Comparison

Cohen & Steers is a niche asset manager concentrating on real estate securities. The firm invests mainly in the equity shares of real estate investment trusts, with holdings in domestic and international real estate securities accounting for around two thirds of its $90.9 billion in managed assets at the end of September 2025. Cohen & Steers also manages portfolios dedicated to preferred securities, utilities stocks, and other high-yield offerings. The firm's distribution is balanced among its closed-end funds, open-end funds, and institutional accounts. During the past four calendar quarters, the company garnered 39% (26%) of its managed assets (base management fees) from institutional clients, 48% (54%) from open-end funds, and 13% (20%) from closed-end funds.

Alight Inc is a technology-enabled services company delivering human capital management solutions to many of complex organizations. This includes the implementation and administration of employee benefits (e.g., health, wealth and leaves benefits) solutions, currently operates under one reportable segment, Employer Solutions. The Company completed the Divestiture of Alight's Professional Services segment and Alight's Payroll & HCM Outsourcing business within the Employer Solutions segment. The company operates in USA states and International market too.