SEC Records - Epstein's Financial Registration
From: Securities and Exchange CommissionTo: FOIA Requester
SECBear StearnsFinancial Mystery
SEC RECORDS — EPSTEIN FINANCIAL INDUSTRY HISTORY\n\nRecords from the SEC regarding Jeffrey Epstein's financial industry registrations.\n\nKey findings:\n- Epstein worked at Bear Stearns from 1976 to 1981\n- Left Bear Stearns under unclear circumstances\n- Founded J. Epstein & Co. in 1982\n- Later changed to Financial Trust Company\n- No SEC-registered investment advisory firm found\n- Very few identifiable clients\n\nThe source and extent of Epstein's wealth remained one of the most persistent mysteries surrounding the case.\n\nSource: SEC FOIA / Public Records