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SEC Names John Moses Director of Investor Education Office

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced on June 12, 2026, that John Moses has been appointed Director of the Office of Investor Education and Assistance. The office helps investors build their financial futures and guard against investment fraud.

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  • John Moses has been named Director of the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Assistance.
  • The announcement was made in Washington D.C. on June 12, 2026, via SEC press release number 2026-55.
  • Moses previously served as Acting Director of the office.
  • He joined the SEC in 2016 and became Deputy Director in 2020.

SEC Appoints John Moses to Lead Investor Education Office

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced in Washington D.C. on June 12, 2026, that John Moses has been appointed Director of the Office of Investor Education and Assistance, under press release number 2026-55.

John Moses — A detail shot of a clean desk surface with official documents, a fountain pen, and reading glasses arranged in soft directional light.
SEC Names John Moses Director of Investor Education Office

The office provides services and resources to help investors build their financial futures and protect against investment fraud.

Career Background

Moses joined the SEC in 2016. He became Deputy Director of the office in 2020. Before his permanent appointment, he served as Acting Director of the office. He also previously held the position of Managing Executive in the Office of the Chairman.

Prior to joining the SEC, Moses had private sector experience in real estate and operations leadership. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served as a surface warfare officer and security team leader.

Moses holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Statements on the Appointment

John is an effective communicator who demonstrates a sincere passion for investor outreach and brings as much enthusiasm as he does wisdom to this position.

— Paul S. Atkins, SEC Chairman

Investor education is fundamental to our mission of protecting investors.

— Paul S. Atkins, SEC Chairman

My colleagues in the Office of Investor Education and Assistance have consistently proven their dedication to serving the tens of thousands of investors who contact our agency each year with investment-related questions and concerns.

— John Moses, Director, Office of Investor Education and Assistance