SEC Commissioners
Sept. 17, 2013
The Securities and Exchange Commission has five Commissioners who are appointed by the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the Senate. Terms last five years and are staggered so that one Commissioner's term ends on June 5 of each year. The Chairman and Commissioners may continue to serve up to approximately 18 months after terms expire if they are not replaced before then. To ensure that the Commission remains non-partisan, no more than three Commissioners may belong to the same political party. The President also designates one of the Commissioners as Chairman, the SEC's top executive.
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| Paul S. Atkins Chairman since 2025 |
| Commissioner Hester M. Peirce | Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw | Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda |
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| Hester M. Peirce Commissioner since 2018 Term expires 2025 |
Caroline A. Crenshaw Commissioner since 2020 Term expires 2024 |
Mark T. Uyeda Commissioner since 2022 Term expires 2028 |
*Commissioners may serve up to 18 months beyond the expiration of their terms
Last Reviewed or Updated: April 21, 2025