How many Commissioners does the Securities & Exchange Commission have?

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.

Who was appointed chairman of the Commission?

Robert J. Jackson Jr. (I) 2 On February 22, 1969, President Richard M. Nixon designated Hamer H. Budge as Chairman of the Commission. 3 Isaac C. Hunt, Jr., was reinstated by a recess appointment by President George W. Bush and then continued to serve from January 23, 2002 until August 2, 2002.

What does SEC chairman Gary Gensler want to protect?

SEC chairman Gary Gensler wants to protect novice investors who are trading stocks and crypto currencies. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Some other news now. Wall Street's top cop has been talking with NPR. Gary Gensler is the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. One of his concerns is protecting amateurs in the markets.