Andres Sandate joined Gramercy Park Wealth Advisors in 2022. In addition to being a financial advisor, he is responsible for alternative investments at the firm. Prior to joining Gramercy Park Wealth Advisors Andres spent 15 years working in alternative investments across numerous asset classes including private credit, real estate, hedge funds, and other ares of the private markets. Andres is the founder of Endurance Strategies, LLC, which provides research, consulting, and advisory services to independent RIAs seeking help implementing alternative investments in their practices and client portfolios. Andres is the host and creator of two successful podcasts focused in non-traditional asset class investing including ATLalts and Asset Backed. ATLalts is a podcast dedicated to educating and empowering HNW and UHNW individuals, independent RIAs, wealth management professionals, independent financial advisors, as well as family offices on all matters related to alternative investments and the private markets. The Asset Backed podcast explores the $20 trillion asset-backed finance market, which many experts call the next frontier in private credit. Andres brings nearly 20 years of experience to Gramercy Park Wealth Advisors across investing, capital markets, investment banking, asset management, and fintech startups. Andres is the current President and a Board Member of the Southeastern Alternative Funds Association (SEAFA). Andres earned his BS and MBA from The University of Kansas and holds Series 7, 66, and 79 securities licenses through GPWA, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Andres and his wife Heidi have three young children and reside in Smyrna, GA. Outside of work Andres is an active volunteer in his community and local public schools, enjoys running, reading, and coaching, and is a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.