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FPA (Financial Planning Association) of California was formed in 2012 to be an advocate on behalf of our members and their clients regarding issues that impact our clients’ financial success and the financial planning profession. In addition, FPA of CA seeks to be a resource for California’s elected and appointed officials, offering an informed, professional perspective on legislative and regulatory issues.

California State Regulators Contact Information

The Department of Business Oversight (DBO) licenses and regulates a variety of financial service providers, including securities brokers and dealers and investment advisers.

1515 K Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA

www.dbo.ca.gov

Manuel P. Alvarez, 2019 Commissioner
Christopher Shultz, Chief Deputy Commissioner
Edgar L. Gill, Senior Deputy Commissioner, Edgar.gill@dbo.ca.gov, (916) 327-6698

The Department of Insurance oversees insurance companies and licenses agents and brokers to protect consumers.

300 Capital Mall, Suite 1700, Sacramento, CA

www.insurance.ca.gov

Ricardo Lara, 2019 Insurance Commissioner, (916) 492-3666

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The Controller’s office is responsible for accountability and disbursement of the state’s financial resources. They oversee the Franchise Tax Board, maintain the Unclaimed Property Division and are tasked with Financial Education.

300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1850, Sacramento, CA

www.sco.ca.gov

Betty T. Yee, 2019 Controller
Lynn Paquin, Deputy Controller, Investments and Financial Management, LPaquin@sco.ca.gov, (916) 324-9756

The Treasurer’s office has responsibility for Investments, Banking and Finance. They offer resources in Economic Development, Housing, Health, Education, Community Investments, Small Business and Environment.

915 Capitol Mall, Room 110, Sacramento, CA 95814

www.treasurer.ca.gov

Fiona Ma, 2019 Treasurer

FPA of California Council

Executive Committee

Janet Larsen

2020 President

FPA of Orange County

Steve Carder

2020 President-Elect

FPA of Orange County

Benjamin Lemon

2020 Council Chair

FPA of San Gabriel Valley

Russell Clifford

2020 Council Treasurer

FPA of San Francisco

Michael C. Marangola

2020 Council Secretary

FPA of Ventura County

Board of Directors

Tom Bennett

2020 Council Member

FPA of East Bay

Thomas Howard

2020 Council Member

FPA of Ventura County

Jim Allen

2020 Council Member

FPA of Orange County

John Longstaff

2020 Council Member

FPA of Central California

Curt Weil

2020 Council Member

FPA of Silicon Valley

Catherine Magaña

2020 Council Member

FPA of San Diego

Claudia Cypher Kane

2020 Council Member

FPA of Northern California

Gary Packman

2020 Council Member

FPA of the West Valleys

Krysta Patterson

Executive Director

Karen Nystrom

FPA National - Director of Advocacy

Josephine Colacci

FPA National - Public Policy Council

Other Important Connections

Financial Planning Coalition

The Financial Planning Coalition is a collaboration of the leading national organizations representing the development and advancement of the financial planning profession.