SEC Appoints John Moses as Director of the Office of Investor Education and Assistance

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced on June 12, 2026, that it has appointed John Moses as Director of its Office of Investor Education and Assistance, an office described as providing services and resources to help investors build their financial futures and protect against investment fraud. According to the release, Mr. Moses joined the SEC in 2016, held various positions including Managing Executive in the Office of the Chairman, became a Deputy Director in the Office of Investor Education and Assistance in 2020, and served as Acting Director before this permanent appointment. The document quotes SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins praising Moses's communication skills and passion for investor outreach, and quotes Moses discussing his colleagues' dedication to serving investors. The release also states that Moses previously worked in real estate and operations leadership in the private sector, is a U.S. Navy veteran who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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