Oaktree Capital Group, LLC

Oaktree Capital Group, LLC, global investment management firm founded in 1995 by Howard Marks and Bruce Karsh in Los Angeles. Specializes in distressed debt, high-yield bonds, and alternative investments with approximately $190 billion in assets under management. Appears in Epstein-related financial documents as part of the network of elite financial institutions connected to Epstein's investment activities. Oaktree's connection to the Epstein case is through the broader financial infrastructure — co-investment relationships and the alternative investment ecosystem. Classified as Tier 4 (Associated) — documented financial connection without evidence of criminal awareness.

Classification basis: Referenced in EFTA financial documents. Part of alternative investment ecosystem connected to Epstein financial network. No evidence of criminal awareness.