Chief Financial Officer of Leon Black's family office who worked closely with Jeffrey Epstein on tax projections, estate planning, debt allocations, and financial transactions for the Black family. Appeared in Epstein files seeking advice on art transactions, including a $7.5 million Warhol painting 1031 exchange.
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Background
Richard Joslin served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Elysium Management LLC, a firm based at 445 Park Ave, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10022. Multiple email signatures in the documentary record confirm this title and office location. Elysium Management LLC appears to have been a management entity involved in handling financial, tax, investment, and operational matters associated with Jeffrey Epstein's business interests.
Joslin's documented communications span from at least late 2013 through September 2016, during which time he was actively engaged in financial planning, tax projections, insurance matters, art-related transactions, debt management, and investment discussions. He communicated regularly with Jeffrey Epstein (via [email protected]), as well as colleagues including Richard D'Agostino, Heather Gray, Eileen Alexanderson, Melanie Spinella, and Brad Wechsler.
His current description lists him as a Fine Art Artist, suggesting a career change after the period documented in the evidence. During the documented period, his role was clearly that of a senior financial executive managing complex business and tax affairs.
Epstein Connection
Richard Joslin was the CFO of Elysium Management LLC and served as a key financial manager for Jeffrey Epstein's business affairs. The documentary evidence shows extensive, regular email communication between Joslin and Epstein on matters including tax planning, financial statements, debt transactions, art loans and sales, insurance, investment management (including Apollo-related matters), aircraft transactions, foundation accounts, and general operational management. Joslin reported directly to Epstein and coordinated with other members of Epstein's professional team including Richard D'Agostino, Brad Wechsler, Eileen Alexanderson, Richard Kahn, and others. His role was professional and financial in nature, functioning as a senior financial officer managing Epstein's business entities and personal financial affairs.
Key Allegations(10)
Joslin served as CFO of Elysium Management LLC, a management entity handling Jeffrey Epstein's financial affairs
documentedJoslin managed tax projections and planning for entities associated with Epstein, including BLACK tax projections, use tax schedules, alternative minimum tax analysis, and Form 8865 filings
documentedJoslin handled art-related financial matters including a BOFA art loan, Sotheby's post-auction private sales, and art portfolio confidentiality concerns
documentedJoslin managed debt transactions including BFP share of an $18 million term loan related to AMH Debt Transactions
documentedJoslin coordinated Apollo investment-related matters, reporting approximately $8-9 million in lower taxes, and discussed whether Leon should have conversations with the Apollo team
documentedJoslin managed accounts including LDB Foundation and US Trust accounts on Epstein's behalf
documentedJoslin handled BofA Personal Financial Statements detailing accounts
documentedJoslin was involved in aircraft transactions including a BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) offer and airplane note discussions
documentedJoslin issued financial instructions including a transfer of $200K to Terje
documentedJoslin coordinated FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report) draft filings for Epstein
documentedLegal Status
Richard Joslin appears extensively in EFTA (Epstein Financial Transactions Analysis) documents as CFO of Elysium Management LLC. No charges, convictions, or investigations of Joslin himself are documented in the provided evidence.
Notable Statements(7)
“Approx $ 8-9 million lower taxes”
“EA thought that entire art portfolio was confidential”
“EA has inserted herself as approver of all things”
“Lets discuss taking a portion as financial planning and take reduction”
“Records from Raiche Ende Malter from 2000 show”
“Should Leon have conversation with Apollo team first?”
“We celebrated birthday today at work. I paid for the pastries”
Contradictions(1)
Richard Joslin is currently described as a Fine Art Artist
During the period covered by the documents (2013-2016), Joslin was CFO of Elysium Management LLC, a financial management entity handling Epstein's business affairs. Multiple email signatures confirm the CFO title.
Key Relationships(5)
Joslin served as CFO of Elysium Management LLC and communicated extensively with Jeffrey Epstein on financial, tax, investment, and operational matters. Virtually all 50 documents show direct email communications between Joslin and Epstein.
Richard Kahn appears as a co-correspondent in financial communications. Joslin sent Kahn instructions regarding a $200K transfer to Terje, copying Epstein. (efta-01748034)
Leon Black is referenced in business discussions, including whether Leon should have conversations with the Apollo team and in cash flow discussions. (efta-01803734, efta-01748080, efta-01748129)
Darren Indyke appears in shared documents with Joslin, indicating overlap in professional/legal matters related to Epstein's affairs.
Lesley Groff appears in 184 shared documents with Joslin, indicating significant overlap in Epstein's organizational operations.
Timeline(35 events)
Epstein emails Joslin referencing 'Katie greagory' and directing focus on 'fenn'
Joslin emails Epstein and Eileen Alexanderson about Monday planning, noting he needs to dig into some matters
Internal email to staff including Joslin regarding expense categorization -- personal expenses to be kept with Melanie (doctor, gifts, personal credit card)
Joslin emails Epstein about insurance matters, stating he will call Haber regarding schedules
Joslin emails Epstein after a meeting, remarking someone didn't take his advice
Joslin emails Lawrence Delson and Epstein about celebrating a birthday at work
Joslin leaves voicemail for Epstein and sends follow-up email about returning a call
Joslin emails Epstein confirming he will send materials in Excel with an explanatory memo
Joslin emails Epstein about US Trust Account and LDB Foundation matters
Eileen Alexanderson emails Epstein (cc Joslin) regarding Bill Gross resignation, noting receipt of consultant recommendations
Joslin discusses deduction benefits with Epstein, suggesting taking a portion as financial planning
Joslin sends Epstein a link about bogus IRS agents
Joslin emails Epstein about 'Barry', noting EA's view that entire art portfolio was confidential
Joslin emails Epstein about EA inserting herself as approver of all things
Joslin emails Epstein about alternative minimum tax and federal benefit analysis
Joslin asks Epstein whether Leon should have conversation with Apollo team first
Joslin sends instructions for $200K transfer to Terje, emailing Richard Kahn and copying Epstein
Joslin forwards an info request from Bryan Dunnigan to Epstein
Joslin forwards BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) offer from Jon P. Conlon to Epstein
Multiple emails between Joslin and Epstein regarding updates, cash flow discussions referencing Leon and Debra, with Brad Wechsler copied
Joslin emails Epstein confirming message sent
Epstein emails Joslin with a note marked as confidential, potentially attorney-related
Epstein emails Joslin and Alireza Ittihadieh
Joslin emails Epstein with Apollo update reporting approximately $8-9 million lower taxes
Joslin forwards Melanie account write-up for 2014 to Epstein
Epstein asks Joslin about providing a use tax schedule regarding BLACK tax projections
Joslin emails Epstein with an update noting EA had no memory, with reference to workers comp review
Joslin emails Epstein about BOFA art loan, referencing records from Raiche Ende Malter from 2000
Joslin emails Epstein and Richard D'Agostino with detail of accounts for BofA Personal Financial Statements
Joslin responds to Epstein email
Joslin emails Epstein and Brad Wechsler about AMH Debt Transactions, noting BFP share of the $18 million term loan
Joslin emails Epstein regarding debt-financed distribution
Joslin shares NYTimes article 'A Picasso's Economics Lesson' with Epstein
Yvonne Berger emails Epstein, cc'ing Joslin and others, regarding an airplane note
Joslin emails Epstein and Brad Wechsler about Form 8865 filing, noting 108 is a category 2 filer
At a Glance
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Offshore Connections (2)
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