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Feb 10, 2025

Sandalwood family office platform brings over three decades in alts into focus

This year, Sandalwood Securities celebrates its 35th year in business. Having originally started out as a fund of hedge funds, the Roseland, New Jersey-headquartered firm has since evolved into a family office manager which also runs an alternative investment platform open to external capital, including other family offices and investment advisors.

Oct 16, 2024

Alternatives still in demand despite bull market

Martin Gross, founder & president of Sandalwood Securities, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to explain why alternative investments remain an important portfolio component even as stocks soar.

Mar 11, 2024

Sandalwood Investment Style Takes It Through Turbulent Times

We talk to the founder of a 34-year-old US family office and investment house about its approach toward credit, fund-based lending, VC and other areas.

Jan 26, 2024

Gross explains co-investing, shifting market trends

Marty Gross founded Sandalwood Securities in 1990 after a career practicing law and working at investment firms including L.F. Rothschild. Sandalwood began as a fund of hedge funds — one of the first to emerge — and has since evolved into a family office that shares its investment opportunities with clients.

Nov 07, 2023

Private lending, real estate among family office priorities for 2024

Private lending and distressed real estate are shaping up as popular investment choices for family offices in 2024, advisers say