SEC Chair Nominee Atkins, Spouse Worth at Least $327 Million (1)

Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, and his spouse have a combined net worth of at least $327 million, which would make him the wealthiest SEC chair in recent decades if confirmed.

His stake in Patomak Global Partners, the consulting firm he founded, is worth at least $25 million, based on paperwork filed with the Office of Government Ethics. The documents, including more than 70 pages detailing extensive investments, compensation and other assets, were made public Tuesday, two days before his nomination hearing before the Senate Banking Committee. ...