Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund Inc. Announces Portfolio Management Team Changes

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Brookfield Public Securities Group (PSG) has announced key changes to the Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund (RA) portfolio management team. Riley O'Neal, CFA, Director of Risk Management, will join as co-portfolio manager, bringing quantitative analysis expertise. Additionally, Paula Horn, PSG's President and Chief Investment Officer with 31 years of investment experience, will also join the management team.

Both appointments will be effective March 31, 2025. They will join existing co-portfolio managers Gaal Surugeon, Larry Antonatos, and Chris Janus. The team will collectively manage fund allocation decisions, leveraging PSG's expertise across real asset sectors. The announcement also includes the retirement of Larry Antonatos, effective June 30, 2025, after 14 years at Brookfield.

Positive

• Addition of quantitative analysis expertise with Riley O'Neal joining the portfolio management team
• Strengthening of leadership with Paula Horn (31 years investment experience) joining as co-portfolio manager
• Planned smooth transition period for departing manager Larry Antonatos

Negative

• Loss of experienced portfolio manager Larry Antonatos after 14-year tenure

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Public Securities Group LLC (“PSG”) today announced upcoming changes to the Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund Inc. (“RA” or the “Fund”) portfolio management team.

Riley O’Neal, CFA, Director of Risk Management, will join the portfolio management team for RA. Riley has been a member of PSG’s risk management team since joining the firm in 2016 and currently serves as director of risk management. To address current market dynamics, PSG believes it is critical that it continue to invest in the quantitative resources of the firm and align those resources with its investment teams. PSG believes Riley will bring a valuable quantitative analysis skillset to his role as co-portfolio manager for the Fund.

Paula Horn, PSG’s President and Chief Investment Officer, also will join the Fund’s portfolio management team. Paula brings 31 years of investment experience, a wealth of credit knowledge, valuable macro insights and facilitates connectivity across Brookfield. Both portfolio management team appointments will be effective on March 31, 2025.

Riley and Paula are joining Gaal Surugeon, Larry Antonatos and Chris Janus as Co-Portfolio Managers to the Fund. Riley, Paula, Gaal, Chris and Larry together will be responsible for all allocation decisions of the Fund. They will continue to leverage PSG’s deep expertise and investment capabilities across real asset sectors, capital structures and the liquidity spectrum to create diversified real asset solutions for investors.

Finally, PSG announced that Larry Antonatos, Co-Portfolio Manager to the Fund, is retiring after 14 successful years at Brookfield. Larry’s departure will be effective June 30, 2025. Larry will be available to ensure a smooth transition.

Contact information:

Communications & Media:	Investor Relations:
Rachel Wood	Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund
Tel: (212) 613-3490	Tel: (855) 777-8001
Email: rachel.wood@brookfield.com	Email: ir@brookfieldoaktree.com

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FAQ

When will Riley O'Neal and Paula Horn join RA's portfolio management team?

Both Riley O'Neal and Paula Horn will join RA's portfolio management team effective March 31, 2025.

When is Larry Antonatos retiring from RA's portfolio management team?

Larry Antonatos will retire effective June 30, 2025, after 14 years at Brookfield.

What experience does Paula Horn bring to RA's portfolio management team?

Paula Horn brings 31 years of investment experience, credit knowledge, macro insights, and facilitates connectivity across Brookfield as PSG's President and Chief Investment Officer.

What is Riley O'Neal's background before joining RA's management team?

Riley O'Neal has been a member of PSG's risk management team since 2016 and currently serves as director of risk management, bringing quantitative analysis expertise.

How many co-portfolio managers will manage RA after the changes?

After the changes, RA will be managed by five co-portfolio managers: Riley O'Neal, Paula Horn, Gaal Surugeon, Chris Janus, and Larry Antonatos (until his retirement).