Jose A. Fernandez's Schedule 13D Filing for StepStone Group Inc.

Jose A. Fernandez, Co-Chief Operating Officer of StepStone Group Inc. and StepStone Group LP, filed a Schedule 13D with the SEC regarding his beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock of StepStone Group Inc. As of September 18, 2025, Fernandez beneficially owns 5,033,311 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing 6.0% of the total shares outstanding. This ownership includes shares acquired through the vesting of restricted stock units and Class B Units exchanged for Class A Common Stock. Fernandez has entered into a 10b5-1 Plan for the sale of up to 211,210 shares of Class A Common Stock, subject to certain minimum price conditions. The filing also details various agreements, including the Tenth Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement, a tax receivable agreement, and a registration rights agreement. Fernandez has no current plans or proposals that would result in significant changes to the issuer's structure or operations, but he reserves the right to acquire or dispose of additional securities in the future.