Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions

Wisconsin Dept. of Financial Institutions 
Contact Info: Lorrie Keating Heinemann Secretary
Wisconsin Dept. of Financial Institutions
State of Wisconsin
45 W. Washington
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-264-7800
Fax: 608-261-4334
Abigail.zellmer@dfi.wisconsin.gov
Website: www.wdfi.org
Organization:

Overview

The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions mission is to:

  • Ensure the safety and soundness of Wisconsin's financial institutions
  • Protect the consumers of financial services
  • Facilitate economic growth

- all as key components of Governor Jim Doyle's Grow Wisconsin plan.

DFI is divided into many divisions to fulfill the state’s needs:

  • Division of Banking regulates state-chartered banks and licenses mortgage bankers and brokers, loan originators, and payday lenders.
  • Office of Credit Unions regulates 265 state-chartered credit unions.
  • Division of Securities handles the licensing of securities representatives and investment advisors who do business with Wisconsin clients.
  • Division of Corporate and Consumer Services maintains the corporate filings for companies who are registered to do business in Wisconsin.
  • Office of Financial Literacy is a nationally recognized leader in providing financial education through statewide programs.