The top cop for the stock market, now leading a push to write crypto's rules.
Paul Atkins was appointed, not elected, and is worth at least $327M. This file tracks the money next to the markets this office controls.
What the money shows
Paul Atkins is SEC Chairman at Securities and Exchange Commission, an office tied to Public companies, Wall Street, and Crypto. Paul Atkins has a listed net worth of $327M+, sourced to Bloomberg Government. Paul Atkins's appointment file lists President Trump, a 52 to 44 confirmation vote, and a 2025 sworn-in year. Paul Atkins's career file includes Patomak Global Partners CEO and SEC Commissioner 2002-2008.
The portfolio vs. the jurisdiction
This figure is for Atkins and his spouse together, not Atkins alone. Bloomberg Government read it from his federal ethics filing, which counts a spouse's assets. His spouse is an heir to a roofing-products company. The filing gives a floor, so the real number may be higher.
What this office controls
The SEC polices public companies, stock exchanges, Wall Street firms, and many investment products. Its rules decide what companies must tell investors and how brokers handle people's money. As crypto moves into mainstream finance, the chair helps decide which parts face securities law.
Career
Patomak Global Partners CEO · SEC Commissioner 2002-2008 · Congressional Oversight Panel · SEC staff 1990-1994