| Cheryll Olson-Collins | | The secretary has authority over all of the agency's functions and represents the interests of the agency at both the state and national levels. | | Office of the Secretary | 1 | | Jessica Wetzel | | The Office of Financial Capability brings together financial literacy, financial wellness and security, college affordability, and the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program to help advance a savings mindset throughout every life stage. | | Office of Financial Capability | 4 | | Michael Trepanier | | The Division of Administrative Services and Technology provides support services to the department through its administration of the agency’s budget, personnel, procurement, and information technology services. | | Division Administrators | 2 | | Thomas Theune | | The Office of Credit Unions regulates state-chartered credit unions. It charters new credit unions, examines credit union records and assets, acts on applications and requests from credit unions that require the office's approval, including mergers of credit unions within the state, and in cooperation with similar agencies in neighboring states, approves interstate mergers. If a credit union is not in compliance with state law, the office may remove its officers, suspend operations, or take possession of the credit union's business. | | Office of Credit Unions | 3 | | Craig Heilman | | The deputy secretary oversees the day-to-day operations of the department, working directly with the administrators and directors of the various divisions and with representatives of other state agencies. | | Office of the Secretary | 1 | | Kim Swissdorf | | The Division of Banking regulates and supervises state-chartered banks, savings institutions and consumer financial services industries. In addition, the division licenses loan companies, mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, loan originators, collection agencies, community currency exchanges, sales finance and adjustment service companies, sellers of checks, insurance premium finance companies, payday lenders, and credit services organizations. It also regulates auto dealers' installment sales contracts. The division investigates applications for expanded banking powers, new financial products, and interstate bank acquisitions and mergers. The division also administers the Wisconsin Consumer Act, which resolves consumer complaints and advises consumers and lenders regarding their rights and responsibilities under consumer law. | | Division Administrators | 2 | | David Mancl | | The Office of Financial Literacy provides information to the public on matters of personal finance and investor protection, with an emphasis on the financial and economic literacy of Wisconsin's youth. This office also provides administrative support to the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability. | | Office of Financial Capability | 4 | | Catherine Haberland | | The assistant deputy secretary works with the legislature, congress, business leaders, and other stakeholders to advance policies that fulfill the department’s mission. | | Office of the Secretary | 1 | | Vacant | | The Division of Corporate and Consumer Services is responsible for processing and filing business records for corporations and other entities. It files articles of incorporation and other organizational records, documents that effect mergers, consolidations and dissolutions, and receives the annual reports of various businesses, including partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, cooperatives, and out-of-state entities.The division also files documents under the Uniform Commercial Code and maintains the statewide Uniform Commercial Code lien system.The division handles notary public applications and renewals, trademark registrations, and cable/video service franchise registrations along with professional employer organizations, charitable organizations, and professional fund-raisers. | | Division Administrators | 2 | | Matthew Lynch | | The chief legal counsel is the lead attorney for the agency and provides advice and guidance on all legal matters pertaining to the department. | | Office of the Secretary | 1 | | Leslie Van Buskirk | | The Division of Securities regulates the sale of investment securities and franchises under the Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law and the Wisconsin Franchise Investment Law. It manages registrations and notice filings for offerings. The division registers broker-dealers, securities agents, investment advisers and investment adviser representatives and monitors their activities through examinations. It also investigates complaints and when violations are detected, initiates the appropriate administrative, injunctive, or criminal action. | | Division Administrators | 2 | | Jess Noelck | | The communications director manages all internal and external communications for the agency, including for the secretary and administrators. | | Office of the Secretary | 1 |
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