Who is Richard Joslin in the Epstein files?

Richard Joslin was the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Elysium Management LLC, the family office of billionaire Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management. He appears in approximately 1,844 documents in the Epstein files, primarily in emails and correspondence related to financial management, tax preparation, and estate planning. His role placed him at the operational center of Epstein's professional advisory relationship with Leon Black, which reportedly involved tax and estate-planning services worth $158 million in fees paid to Epstein.

What was Richard Joslin's role in the Epstein-Leon Black relationship?

As CFO of Leon Black's family office, Joslin was the primary financial operations person coordinating with Epstein on Black's finances. The documents show him sending financial statements directly to Epstein, participating in conference calls and in-person meetings at Epstein's home, and working alongside accountants Tom Turrin and Richard Kahn and attorneys from Paul Weiss to manage tax and financial matters. He is referenced in a 2016 email confirming that 'taxes are ready to go according to RJ and Tom,' indicating his direct responsibility for the financial work product.

How often did Richard Joslin communicate with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents show frequent, ongoing communication between Joslin and Epstein spanning at least 2014 through 2016. Joslin sent Epstein financial documents directly, was included in group emails coordinating meetings, and participated in regular in-person meetings at Epstein's home and offices. His approximately 1,844 document appearances — sharing 1,782 of those with Epstein — indicate a sustained, high-frequency professional working relationship rather than occasional contact.

Who is Richard Joslin in the Epstein files?

Richard Joslin was the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Elysium Management LLC, the family office of billionaire Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management. He appears in approximately 1,844 documents in the Epstein files, primarily in emails and correspondence related to financial management, tax preparation, and estate planning. His role placed him at the operational center of Epstein's professional advisory relationship with Leon Black, which reportedly involved tax and estate-planning services worth $158 million in fees paid to Epstein.

What was Richard Joslin's role in the Epstein-Leon Black relationship?

As CFO of Leon Black's family office, Joslin was the primary financial operations person coordinating with Epstein on Black's finances. The documents show him sending financial statements directly to Epstein, participating in conference calls and in-person meetings at Epstein's home, and working alongside accountants Tom Turrin and Richard Kahn and attorneys from Paul Weiss to manage tax and financial matters. He is referenced in a 2016 email confirming that 'taxes are ready to go according to RJ and Tom,' indicating his direct responsibility for the financial work product.

How often did Richard Joslin communicate with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents show frequent, ongoing communication between Joslin and Epstein spanning at least 2014 through 2016. Joslin sent Epstein financial documents directly, was included in group emails coordinating meetings, and participated in regular in-person meetings at Epstein's home and offices. His approximately 1,844 document appearances — sharing 1,782 of those with Epstein — indicate a sustained, high-frequency professional working relationship rather than occasional contact.

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Richard Joslin

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Rich Joslin

1,844

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1,844

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CFO of Elysium Management LLC, Epstein's financial management company

Richard Joslin was the CFO of Leon Black's family office (Elysium Management LLC) and appears extensively in the Epstein files as a key participant in financial and estate-planning meetings coordinated by Jeffrey Epstein on behalf of billionaire Leon Black.

Joslin appears in direct professional correspondence with Epstein, including emails about financial statements, tax preparation, conference calls, and in-person meetings at Epstein's home and offices. He is frequently copied alongside other financial professionals such as accountants Tom Turrin and Richard Kahn, attorney Alan Halperin of Paul Weiss, and Epstein associates Eileen Alexanderson and Darren Indyke. A contact card in the files explicitly identifies him as 'CFO of Leon Black's Family Office.' His 1,844 mentions span hundreds of emails coordinating meetings, reviewing financials, and managing tax matters — reflecting his central operational role in the financial relationship between Epstein and Leon Black.

Key Highlights

•Identified in the documents as CFO of Leon Black's family office (Elysium Management LLC), placing him at the operational center of Epstein's advisory relationship with Black
•Directly emailed Epstein financial documents including 'Financials April 30 2014' and '2012 transcripts,' indicating hands-on financial management work
•Participated in group meetings at Epstein's home with attorneys from Paul Weiss (Alan Halperin), accountants (Tom Turrin, Richard Kahn), and Epstein's staff (Eileen Alexanderson, Ada Clapp)
•Coordinated with Brad Wechsler on tax preparation — 'The taxes are ready to go according to RJ and Tom' (October 2016)
•Arranged a 'large group meeting' on July 11, 2014, the same day Epstein had an appointment with Leon Black, suggesting coordinated financial planning sessions

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Document Mentions (20 of 1,844)

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030384

Source: House Oversight Committee

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---- Forwarded message ---------- From: Brad Wechsler < Date: Mon, Oct 17, 2016 at 10:38 AM Subject: To: Jeffrey Epstein < [email protected]> Cc: Richard Joslin < P, Tom Turrin < >, Leon Black < P, John Castrucci The taxes are ready to go according to RJ and Tom. There were two changes made last friday: $4mm

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EFTA00310239.pdf

EFTA00310239

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Formatted Name Rich Joslin Email • Internet, Home, Pref Email • Internet, Work Name Rich Joslin Note Temporary Office Number: Richard Joslin < Ava (formerly from Delson Associates is Rich's assistant) Organization CFO of Leon Black's Family Office Program ID -//Apple Inc.//Mac OS X 10

EFTA00350616.pdf

EFTA00350616

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From: Richard Joslin To: Subject: RE: Jeffrey 11:30am today! Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:22:18 +0000 No thx Original Message From: [mailto: Sent: Thursday, March 2

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EFTA00364638.pdf

EFTA00364638

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: Forwarded message From: Halperin, Alan S Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 2:53 PM Subject: RE: To: "jeffre, Eileen Alexanderson , Ada Clapp , Richard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, I am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wha

EFTA00364634.pdf

EFTA00364634

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EFTA00364634 Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 2:53 PM Subject: RE: To: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]>, Eileen Alexanderson , Ada Clapp <I >, Richard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, lam available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Whar

EFTA00364631.pdf

EFTA00364631

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Forwarded message From: Halperin, Alan S Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 2:53 PM Subject: RE: To: "effre E." Eileen Alexanderson < >, Ada Clapp , Richard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, I am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rif kind, Wha

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EFTA00364666.pdf

EFTA00364666

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sent an email yesterday • Original Message > From: [mailto: > Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 9:36 AM > To: Eileen Alexanderson; Alan Halperin; Richard Joslin > Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Meeting Wed. Aug. 20th at new family office > Jeffrey would like to hold a meeting on Wed. Aug. 20th at 2pm at the new E

EFTA00364675.pdf

EFTA00364675

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e From: Halperin, Alan S Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 2:53 PM Subject: RE: To: "jeffrey E." <jeevacationggmail.com> Eileen Alexanderson < Richard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, I am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Whar

EFTA00364683.pdf

EFTA00364683

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Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 2:53 PM EFTA00364683 Subject: RE: To: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]>, Eileen Alexanderson , Ada Clapp <I >, Richard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, l am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rif kind, Wh

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EFTA00364677.pdf

EFTA00364677

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e From: Halperin, Alan S Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 2:53 PM Subject: RE: To: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]>, Eileen Alexanderson < , Richard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, I am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Whar

EFTA00364680.pdf

EFTA00364680

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erin, Alan S Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 2:53 PM Subject: RE: To: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]>, Eileen Alexanderson , Ada Clapp ..tj >, Richard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, lam available all day. On the 20th, lam available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rif kind, Whar

EFTA00364691.pdf

EFTA00364691

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ubject: Fwd: Forwarded message From: Halperin, Alan S EFTA00364691 Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 2:53 PM Subject: RE: To: "jeffre E." Clapp , Richard Joslin , Eileen Alexanderson , Ada Yes. On the 19th, l am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Part

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EFTA00364694.pdf

EFTA00364694

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lperin, Alan S Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 2:53 PM Subject: RE: To: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]>, Eileen Alexanderson , Ada Clapp <I >, Richard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, I am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rif kind, Wh

EFTA00365049.pdf

EFTA00365049

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----- From: Halperin, Alan S Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 2:53 PM Subject: RE: To: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]>, Eileen Alexanderson < Richard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, I am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Whar

EFTA00365047.pdf

EFTA00365047

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age --- From: Halperin, Alan S Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 2:53 PM Subject: RE: To: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]>, Eileen Alexanderson < , Richard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, lam available all day. On the 20th, lam available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Whart

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EFTA00365051.pdf

EFTA00365051

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---- From: Halperin, Alan S Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 2:53 PM Subject: RE: To: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]>, Eileen Alexanderson < , Richard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, I am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Whar

EFTA00365995.pdf

EFTA00365995

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l rin" , Rich Kahn Richard D'Agostino Subject: Re: 2:30 Meeting Today at Jeffrey's home Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 12:04:26 +0000 , Alan , Larry , Richard Joslin , "Tom Turrin, CPA" Confirmed. Sent from my iPad > On Jul 29, 2014, at 7:51 AM, "Darren Indyke" wrote: > Ok > Sent from my iPhone >> On Jul 2

EFTA00366123.pdf

EFTA00366123

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To: Subject: Fwd: transcript 2012 Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:52:31 +0000 Attachments: doe° 1608320140722135148.pdf Forwarded message From: Richard Joslin Date: Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 3:00 PM Subject: transcript 2012 To: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Cc: lawrence delson Original Message Fro

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EFTA00366569.pdf

EFTA00366569

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w what je response is On Jul 18, 2014, at 3:21 PM, Richard Kahn < > wrote: add: alan dlugash / tom turin / aida / Begin forwarded message: From: Richard Joslin < > Subject: Financials April 30 2014 Date: June 18. 2014 at 8:42:04 PM EDT To: Jeffrey E. < Cc: lawrence delson < 'Richard Kahn Eileen Alexand

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030382

Source: House Oversight Committee

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From: Sent: To: Subject: jeffrey E. [[email protected]] 10/26/2015 6:11:47 PM Richard Joslin Fwd: draft Importance: High -- Forwarded message ----- From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Date: Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 2:08 PM Subject: draft To:

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