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THE EPSTEIN INDEX: FINANCIAL PLAYERS EXPOSED

Banks, Trusts, and the $3 Billion Network – Public Summary

By Bernd Pulch | March 3, 2026 | berndpulch.org

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Jeffrey Epstein was not just a financier—he was a financial system. His network moved hundreds of millions of dollars through a labyrinth of banks, trusts, shell companies, and investment vehicles. The money didn’t just facilitate his lifestyle; it enabled his crimes and, after his death, rewarded his inner circle.

This public report summarizes the key financial players identified in the Epstein Index. For the complete database with source links, transaction records, and full entity lists, visit patreon.com/berndpulch . Category Count (Full Database) Banks (Primary) 25+ Trusts & Shell Companies 50+ Investment Firms 100+ Financial Individuals 200+ Total Financial Entities~400Documented Financial Flow$3 billion+

PART I: THE PRIMARY BANKS

1. JPMorgan Chase & Co. – The Primary Bank

Detail Information Role Primary banking relationship (1998–2013) Transaction Volume $1 billion+ Legal Status $290 million survivor settlement (2023)

JPMorgan served as Epstein’s primary bank for over 15 years. The files reveal $1 billion+ in transactions between 2003–2019 and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that were filed but not acted upon. The bank paid $290 million in 2023 to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by Epstein victims who alleged the bank enabled his trafficking by ignoring red flags.

2. Deutsche Bank AG – The Post-JPMorgan Bank

Detail Information Role Primary banking relationship (2013–2019) Key Accounts Butterfly Trust Settlements $7 million+

After JPMorgan terminated its relationship in 2013, Deutsche Bank took over, managing Butterfly Trust accounts and continuing to bank Epstein until his death in 2019. The bank paid $7 million+ in settlements to the US Virgin Islands.

3. BNY Mellon – The Wire Transfer Hub

Detail Information Role Trust administration; wire transfers Transaction Volume $378 million in 270 wire transfers Investigation Under Wyden investigation (Jan 2026)

BNY Mellon emerges as a critical node, with $378 million moved through 270 wire transfers and no legitimate business purpose identified for many transactions. Senator Ron Wyden launched an expanded investigation in January 2026.

4. HSBC – The International Connection

Detail Information Role International banking; trust services Lawsuit Named in $12 billion lawsuit

HSBC’s involvement centers on the La Hougue trust allegations and international wire transfers. The bank was named in a $12 billion lawsuit by the US Virgin Islands.

5. Barclays – The Jes Staley Connection

Detail Information Role Investment banking Key Figure Jes Staley, former CEO

Barclays became entangled through its former CEO, Jes Staley, who had a long relationship with Epstein dating back to their time together at JPMorgan. Staley visited Little Saint James in 2015 and stepped down as CEO amid investigation.

6. Bear Stearns – The Pre-JPMorgan Era

Detail Information Role Initial banking relationship Key Figure Jimmy Cayne, former CEO

Bear Stearns was Epstein’s first major Wall Street connection. Jimmy Cayne, the firm’s CEO, was a close associate who invited John Phelan on the infamous March 2006 London-NY flight.

PART II: THE TRUST STRUCTURES

The 1953 Trust – $600 Million Deathbed Distribution

Detail Information Signed August 8, 2019 Epstein’s Death August 10, 2019 Total Value ~$600 million Beneficiaries 40+ (many redacted)

The 1953 Trust is perhaps the most significant financial document in the entire Epstein corpus. Signed just two days before Epstein’s death, it distributed his estimated $600 million fortune.

Top Beneficiaries

Rank Beneficiary Relationship Amount #1 Karyna Shuliak Girlfriend $100 million #2 Darren Indyke Personal lawyer $50 million #3 Richard Kahn Accountant $25 million #4 Mark Epstein Brother $10 million #5 Ghislaine Maxwell Associate $10 million #6 Lawrence Paul Visoski Jr. Pilot $10 million

Other Key Trusts

Trust Purpose Butterfly Trust Deutsche Bank accounts (2014) Financial Trust Company USVI tax structuring; $300 million tax savings Zorro Trust Owned 9,800-acre New Mexico ranch Southern Trust Company Inc. Administration; transfers Pyrtanee LLC French business interests (with Jack Lang)

PART III: PRIMARY FINANCIAL INDIVIDUALS

Name Role Financial Context Leon Black Apollo Global $170 million paid to Epstein (2012–2017) Les Wexner L Brands $600 million+ transferred; primary benefactor Glenn Dubin Hedge fund Island visitor; named in Giuffre allegations Jes Staley Barclays CEO Island visit 2015; extensive email correspondence Jimmy Cayne Bear Stearns CEO Multiple flights; invited Phelan Ron Burkle Investor Humanitarian trips with Clinton Henry Kravis KKR Investor connections Tom Barrack Colony Capital Mentioned in tapes Carl Icahn Icahn Enterprises Mentioned in tapes

PART IV: INVESTMENT FIRMS

Firm Key Figure Context Apollo Global Management Leon Black $170 million paid L Brands Les Wexner $600 million+ transferred Icahn Enterprises Carl Icahn Mentioned in tapes Colony Capital Tom Barrack Mentioned in tapes KKR & Co. Henry Kravis Investor connections Blackstone Group Stephen Schwarzman Investor connections Renaissance Technologies Robert Mercer Investor connections DE Shaw & Co. David Shaw Investor connections Citadel LLC Ken Griffin Investor connections Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio Investor connections

PART V: FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT

Transaction Category Estimated Volume JPMorgan Transactions $1 billion+ BNY Mellon Wire Transfers $378 million 1953 Trust Distribution $600 million Leon Black Payments $170 million Les Wexner Transfers $600 million+ Deutsche Bank Settlements $7 million+ JPMorgan Survivor Settlement $290 million Total Documented Flow$3 billion+

PART VI: THE ACCOUNTABILITY GAP

Country Status United States “Case closed” per Attorney General Pam Bondi US Virgin Islands Civil lawsuits settled; trust investigations ongoing United Kingdom Prince Andrew arrested; Mandelson investigation France Two new investigations opened Norway Former PM Jagland charged Switzerland Banking investigations ongoing

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

Inclusion in this report does not imply wrongdoing. Many banks and individuals appear in passing or without knowledge. The presumption of innocence applies to all not charged with a crime.

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Last Updated: March 3, 2026
Total Entities in Full Database: 50,473 (39,847 Individuals • 10,626 Organizations)

Bernd Pulch — Bio
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Bernd Pulch (M.A.) is a forensic expert, founder of Aristotle AI, entrepreneur, political commentator, satirist, and investigative journalist covering lawfare, media control, investment, real estate, and geopolitics. His work examines how legal systems are weaponized, how capital flows shape policy, how artificial intelligence concentrates power, and what democracy loses when courts and markets become battlefields. Active in the German and international media landscape, his analyses appear regularly on this platform.

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