Diamond Hill

Headquarters: Columbus, Ohio

AUM: $26.1 billion as of June 30

U.S. employees: 129

Years won: 2023

• Provides a 250% 401(k) match that is up to 6% of associates' base salaries. Gives all new employees a stock grant to bolster a sense of ownership.
• Hosts an annual employee appreciation day in March, sends surprise gifts to employees' homes and encourages managers to take their teams on outings throughout the year to show their thanks.
• Promotes wellness with on-site chair massages, standing and treadmill desks, step challenges, mental health talks and subsidized membership to an on-site gym.

• "As a boutique firm, everyone here matters and contributes to our success. We are a firm of owners. We are all motivated to do great work and deliver for our clients."
• "A lot of autonomy and fairly good work-life balance for the industry. Great benefits, particularly the 401(k) match and provided lunches two to three times per week. When looking at median compensation, it is very good."
• "Allows associates to learn and grow in their roles and challenge them with new opportunities. Culture is collegial and curious. Benefits indicate the organization cares about employees over the long term."