About Us

About Sandstone Group

Founded in 2019 as a boutique oil and gas financial advisory firm, Sandstone Group has grown into a comprehensive energy consultancy with divisions in financial advisory, media, and asset management. Our vision is to eliminate energy poverty worldwide by bridging innovative technologies, capital, and thought leadership. We work with companies across the energy value chain, from upstream exploration to downstream distribution, focusing on real-world problem-solving. Our business units include:

Financial Consulting: Advisory services for mergers, acquisitions, and capital strategies in oil & gas.
Sandstone Media: Creating and disseminating high-impact content to targeted audiences in energy markets via EnergyNewsBeat.com
Sandstone Asset Management: Discretionary investment management focused on sustainable and profitable energy assets

Our Team Section

Our team brings decades of experience in energy, finance, and media. We’re passionate about driving innovation and supporting the elimination of energy poverty through informed, strategic actions.

Meet Our Leadership

Stuart Turley

CEO & President

With a background in energy data and finance, Stuart leads Sandstone Group in consulting with companies throughout the energy value chain. He's a certified range master, NRA instructor, and co-host of top-ranked energy podcasts like Energy News Beat. Stuart's vision drives our commitment to open forums on fossil, renewable, nuclear, and all energy topics.

Michael Tanner

Managing Director

Michael oversees daily operations and strategic initiatives, with expertise in oil & gas markets and investments. He's instrumental in our asset management and advisory services, ensuring clients achieve optimal financial outcomes. He holds a B.S in Petroleum Engineering, B.S in Economics and an M.S in Economics, all from Colorado School of Mines

Paul Graham

Managing Director

Paul H. Graham is a seasoned investor, author, and strategic advisor with over 15 years in finance and wealth management. As the founder of Investor's Guide to Joy, he specializes in joyful investing principles, financial planning, and strategic growth. Paul brings valuable insights to Sandstone Group's board, particularly in energy finance and investor strategies, helping guide our mission to connect capital and innovation in the energy sector.