Joe Pelton (born July 20, 1977, in Waterloo, Iowa)[1][2] is an American business analyst and poker tournament player, who is based in Newport Beach, California.

While studying at Harvey Mudd, his nickname was the "Moral Pillar".

Pelton is active in financial markets and frequently writes about his trades.

[3] Pelton is the winner of the 2006 WPT Legends of Poker Main Event, beating out notable professional players such as Hoyt Corkins and Scotty Nguyen.

Later that same year, he placed third at the WPT Festa Al Lago Main Event.