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Paul V. Morris
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Paul V. Morris is a Bank of America Merrill Lynch wealth management executive who managed Jeffrey Epstein's banking relationships across multiple institutions, recruited Epstein as a client to Deutsche Bank in 2013, and was deposed in 2023 about his relationship with Epstein for victim lawsuits.
Paul V. Morris appears in the Epstein files primarily through professional banking correspondence sent to Epstein between 2016-2017, when Morris was Managing Director of The Morris Group at Merrill Lynch Private Banking & Investment Group. The emails show Morris attempting to schedule meetings with Epstein, sending financial newsletters and market updates, and maintaining an active banking relationship. However, many of the 95 mentions are automated financial newsletters and market updates typical of wealth management client communications. Morris's most significant connection to Epstein was recruiting him to Deutsche Bank in 2013 when Morris worked there, which later resulted in Deutsche Bank being fined $150 million for compliance failures related to the Epstein accounts.
Key Highlights
- •Morris recruited Epstein to Deutsche Bank in 2013, persuading executives to take him as a client after Morris moved from JPMorgan
- •Deutsche Bank later paid $150 million in fines for compliance failures related to Epstein's 40+ accounts opened during 2013-2018
- •Morris was deposed in May 2023 about his relationship with Epstein for victim lawsuits against banks that allegedly benefited from sex-trafficking
- •Regular contact documented 2016-2017 when Morris returned to Merrill Lynch, attempting to schedule in-person meetings with Epstein
- •Communications show coordination with Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff to arrange meetings
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EFTA00447299.pdf
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th Inc./Bank of America One Bryant Park, 28th Floor The Morris Group Website From: [mailto Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 7:35 AM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: checking in Hi Paul...hope you are well...Jeffrey's schedule has changed and he will not be in NY March 7th...can we look to March 20
se? As the date approaches lets circle back to timing....thank you! On Feb 8, 2017, at 8:36 AM, Morris, Paul V 4 wrote: Ok enjoy snow tomorrow! Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America EFTA00447299
From: "Morris, Paul V" To: Subject: RE: checking in Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:28:13 +0000 Hi hope you're well, just want to check in, best Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Imrestment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant P
EFTA00447811.pdf
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k of America One Bryant Park, 28th Floor The Morris Group Website From: Lesley Groff [mailto Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 11:44 AM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: checking in HI there Paul...all good...let me touch base with Jeffrey re 20th...I have been hearing him speak of warmer places to be!
From: "Morris, Paul V" To: Lesley Groff Subject: RE: checking in Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 13:51:25 +0000 Hi keep me on your list, thx Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant P
him speak of warmer places to be! (understandably!) On Mar 16, 2017, at 11:28 AM, Morris, Paul V Hi hope you're well, just want to check in, best Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America > wrote: EF
EFTA00445579.pdf
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20th please? As the date approaches lets circle back to timing....thank you! On Feb 8, 2017, at 8:36 AM, Morris, Paul V < Ok enjoy snow tomorrow! Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant P
cle back as date approaches! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 7, 2017, at 4:21 PM, Morris, Paul V wrote: Ok, I hope you're getting use out of the vest Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant P
t Park, 28th Floor 212.680-5919(o) 917-971-2507(m) The Morris Group Website From: [mailto Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2017 5:45 PM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: checking in wrote: LOVE my best! I even wear it around my house if I am a little chilly! I love how light weight it is yet warm. So s
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EFTA00446260.pdf
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:48:43 +0000 Ok thanks Lesley Sent with BlacicBerry Work (www.blackbeny.com) From: Lesley Groff Date: Tuesday, Feb 28, 2017, 4:35 AM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: checking in Hi Paul...hope you are well...Jeffrey's schedule has changed and he will not be in NY March 7th...can we look to March 20t
s the date approaches lets circle back to timing....thank you! Lesley On Feb 8, 2017, at 8:36 AM, Morris, Paul V > wrote: Ok enjoy snow tomorrow! Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant P
cle back as date approaches! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 7, 2017, at 4:21 PM, Morris, Paul V wrote: Ok, I hope you're getting use out of the vest Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America n B nt Par
EFTA00447306.pdf
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se? As the date approaches lets circle back to timing....thank you! On Feb 8, 2017, at 8:36 AM, Morris, Paul V < > wrote: 0k enjoy snow tomorrow! Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant P
wanner places to be! (understandably!) On Mar 16, 2017, at 11:28 AM, Morris, Paul V < > wrote: Hi hope you're well, just want to check in, best Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant P
ith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant Park, 28th Floor The Mors Group Website From: [mailto: Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 7:35 AM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: checking in Hi Paul...hope you are well...Jeffrey's schedule has changed and he will not be in NY March 7th...can we look to March 20
EFTA00447823.pdf
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14:05:33 +0000 I will!! I promise...will remind Jeffrey also... On Mar 22, 2017, at 9:51 AM, Morris, Paul V wrote: Hi keep me on your list, thx Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Brant Pa
bject: Re: checking in Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:05:33 +0000 I will!! I promise...will remind Jeffrey also... On Mar 22, 2017, at 9:51 AM, Morris, Paul V wrote: Hi keep me on your list, thx Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pie
of warmer places to be! (understandably!) On Mar 16, 2017, at 11:28 AM, Morris, Paul V < wrote: Hi hope you're well, just want to check in, best Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant P
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EFTA00444959.pdf
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cle back as date approaches! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 7, 2017, at 4:21 PM, Morris, Paul V wrote: Ok, I hope you're getting use out of the vest Paul V. Morris Managing Director — The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant P
a One Bryant Park, 28th Floor (0) (m) The Morris Group Website From: Lesley Groff [mailto Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2017 5:45 PM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: checking in LOVE my best! I even wear it around my house if I am a little chilly! I love how light weight it is yet warm. So sweet of
ect: Re: checking in Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:54:44 +0000 you too! On Feb 8, 2017, at 8:36 AM, Morris, Paul V < wrote: Ok enjoy snow tomorrow! Paul V. Morris Managing Director — The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant P
EFTA00685501.pdf
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t Park, 28th Floor The Morris Group Website From: jeffrey E. [ma iltcrjeevacation@gma Lcomi Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 8:17 AM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: Around today? cell number/? On Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 7:56 AM, Moths, Paul V < wrote: Can I stop by for few minutes? Thanks Sent wit
[email protected]> Subject: RE: Around today? Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:44:55 +0000 > I'll see you when you're back in town. hope you're well. Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant P
V Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 10:21 AM To: 'jeffrey E.' <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Around today? Thanks for the call appreciated Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant P
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EFTA00453227.pdf
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From: "Morris, Paul V" <I To: Lesley Groff c; Subject: RE: touching base Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:58:40 +0000 Thanks Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America One Bryant P
nk of America One Bryant Park, 28th Floor The Morris Group Website From: Lesley Groff [mailto Sent: Thursday, lune 01, 2017 11:24 AM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: touching base Hi Paul...thanks for checking let him know. Have a great weekend. Lesley On Jun 1, 2017, at 10:38 AM, Morris, Paul V
EFTA00440239.pdf
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ierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. One Bryant Park, 28th Floor (0) (m) From: Lesley Groff [mailto:I Sent: Friday, December 09, 201610:52 AM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: Still waiting on a few things but have you in for Wed...I will get back to you early next week...Have a great weekend. On Dec 5, 201
From: "Morris, Paul V" To: Lesley Groff el Subject: RE: Re: Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:31:50 +0000 Sound good, have great weekend. Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. One Bryant Park, 28th Floor
EFTA00439716.pdf
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From: "Morris, Paul V" 4 To: Subject: RE: Re: Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:20:08 +0000 Thanks Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. One Bryant Park, 28th Floor
Fenner & Smith Inc. One Bryant Park, 28th Floor 212.680-5919(o) From: Lesley Groff [mailto Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 8:20 AM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: Great thanksgiving! Hope you enjoyed as well... Let me tell Jeffrey you are asking... On Nov 28, 2016, at 5:32 PM, Morris, Paul V •
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EFTA00439719.pdf
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er & Smith Inc. One Bryant Park, 28th Floor 212-680-5919 o) m) From: Lesley Groff [mailto: Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 8:20 AM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: Great thanksgiving! Hope you enjoyed as well...Let me tell Jeffrey you are asking... On Nov 28, 2016, at 5:32 PM, Morris, Paul V < >
Jeffrey says lets try for the 14th of Dec...lets circle back as the date approaches! On Nov 29, 2016, at 9:20 AM, Moths, Paul V < > wrote: Thanks Paul V. Morris Managing Director —The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. One Bryant Park, 28th Floor
EFTA00461541.pdf
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Lesley let me know please Sent with BlackBerry Work (www.blackberry.com) From: Lesley Groff <I Date: Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017, 4:06 PM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: Hi Paul...doesn't look like it...maybe beginning of next week... On Oct 24, 2017, at 3:47 PM, Morris, Paul V < > wrote: Hi, any chan
t...maybe beginning of next week... On Oct 24, 2017, at 3:47 PM, Morris, Paul V < > wrote: Hi, any chance he's around thurs/fri this week? Thanks Paul V. Morris Managing Director — The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Bank of America Merrill Lynch One Bryant Park, 28th Floor This message
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ic divide where lower-income people have to live outside of town to serve higher-income people in town.” HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016418 --- PAGE BREAK --- Paul V. Morris Managing Director — The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Bank of America Merrill Lynch One Bryant Park, 28'" Floor This message,
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EFTA00410843.pdf
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pstein Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:15:55 +0000 Hi Paul...confirming we are on for 6:30 today at Jeffrey's home. On Jun 18, 2012, at 4:29 PM, Morris, Paul V wrote: yes From: Lesley Groff [mallto: Sent Monday, June 18, 2012 4:20 PM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Paul, 6:30 ok tomorro
To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Paul, 6:30 ok tomorrow? so sorry—just trying to fit it all in! On Jun 18, 2012, at 2:30 PM, Moths, Paul V wrote: Yes thanks From: Lesley Groff [mailto: Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 2:11 PM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Hello Paul..
EFTA00646905.pdf
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te: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:18:27 +0000 2 min From: Jeffrey Epstein [mallto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 10:03 AM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: follow-up call mel On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 6:58 PM, Morris, Paul V wrote: Jeffrey, do you have a few minutes tomorrow to get on t e
[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 10:03 AM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: follow-up call mel On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 6:58 PM, Morris, Paul V wrote: Jeffrey, do you have a few minutes tomorrow to get on t e r te wit me an a Sr.sr en. er to discuss potential LB art loan? I want to get you p
EFTA00440170.pdf
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ierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. One Bryant Park, 28th Floor to) Iml From: Lesley Groff [mailto: Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 9:56 AM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: Paul, Jeffrey says lets try for the 14th of Dec...lets circle back as the date approaches! On Nov 29, 2016, at 9:20 AM, Morris, Paul
l Morris Subject: Re: Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 15:27:03 +0000 :) super On Dec 5, 2016, at 10:15 AM, Morris, Paul V < > wrote: Sounds good thanks Paul V. Morris Managing Director - The Morris Group Private Banking and Investment Group Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. One Bryant Park, 28th Floor
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EFTA00431664.pdf
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e: Lesley, earlier won't work for Janine and Tom today, how about next Wed after 11:30? From: Lesley Groff Sent Tuesday, June 28, 2 . To: Monts, Paul V Subject: Re: meeting follow-up Paul. I'm so sorry. But 4:00 is not going to work anymore for Jeffrey. Can you do anytime up to 3:15 tomorrow? Lesl
meeting follow-up Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:08:45 +0000 fingers crossed...I think that should work...hang in... On Jun 29, 2011, at 9:02 AM, Mont, Paul V wrote: Lesley, earlier won't work for Janine and Tom today, how about next Wed after 11:30? From: Lesley Groff Sent Tuesday, June 28, 2 . To: Mo
EFTA00819005.pdf
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l V Subject: Re: catch up I'm back 20 On Thursday, 8 September 2016, Morris, Paul V <1 Hope you are well. Have time to catch up this week? Thanks Paul V. Morris Managing Director The Morris Group Merrill Lynch Private Banking & Investments Group > wrote: This message, and any attachments, is for the inte
me account openings? Sent with Good Work (www.good.com) From: jeffrey E. [email protected]> Date: Thursday, Sep 08, 2016, 10:48 AM To: Morris, Paul V Subject: Re: catch up I'm back 20 On Thursday, 8 September 2016, Morris, Paul V <1 Hope you are well. Have time to catch up this week? Thanks Pau
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Jeffrey Epstein
PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
224 docs224 co-mentions
Lesley Groff
PersonExecutive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein (2001-2019)
145 docs145 co-mentions
Morris Group
OrganizationOrganization referenced in documents
57 docs57 co-mentions
Paul Morris
PersonAmerican private wealth banker, Managing Director at Deutsche Bank and later Merrill Lynch, managed Jeffrey Epstein's banking accounts
52 docs52 co-mentions
BlackBerry Work
OrganizationBlackBerry enterprise mobile email solution
29 docs29 co-mentions
JPMorgan Chase
OrganizationAmerican multinational banking and financial services holding company
27 docs27 co-mentions
Pierce, Fenner & Smith
OrganizationFinancial services company
22 docs22 co-mentions
Madison
LocationCapital city of Wisconsin, United States
15 docs15 co-mentions
Merrill Lynch
OrganizationAmerican investing and wealth management division of Bank of America
15 docs15 co-mentions
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Darren Indyke
PersonAmerican lawyer, longtime personal attorney and co-executor of Jeffrey Epstein's estate
14 docs14 co-mentions
Hyperion Air, Inc.
OrganizationPrivate aviation company associated with Epstein
13 docs13 co-mentions
Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
OrganizationMerrill Lynch (Pierce, Fenner & Smith)
12 docs12 co-mentions
FREEDOM AIR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
OrganizationPrivate aviation charter company
12 docs12 co-mentions
Bank of America Corporation
OrganizationAmerican multinational banking and financial services corporation
12 docs12 co-mentions
The Private Banking and Investment Group
OrganizationOrganization referenced in documents
11 docs11 co-mentions
Financial Trust Company
OrganizationFinancial Trust Company (FTC), Epstein-controlled financial services company that received over $490 million in fees between 1999-2018
10 docs10 co-mentions
MAX FOUNDATION
OrganizationPhilanthropic foundation referenced in documents
10 docs10 co-mentions
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Moths
PersonSurname reference in documents
10 docs10 co-mentions
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Barrett
PersonRefers to the Barrett family in Epstein financial trust documents - Paul Barrett, Anthony Barrett and others
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Janet
PersonJP Morgan employee who processed banking transactions for Jeffrey Epstein accounts (2008-2012)
10 docs10 co-mentions