California Department of Business Oversight (DBO) Employee Directory
Government Relations ServicesCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees
The California Department of Business Oversight (DBO) is a state government agency based in Los Angeles that protects consumers and supports businesses engaged in financial transactions through broad regulatory oversight. It regulates a range of financial services, products, and professionals, and oversees state-licensed institutions such as banks, credit unions, money transmitters, issuers of payment instruments and travelers checks, and premium finance companies. The department also licenses and regulates securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, deferred deposit providers, fiduciaries and lenders, and it oversees the offer and sale of securities, franchises, and off-exchange commodities. DBO’s work is focused on ensuring consumer protection and market integrity within California’s financial landscape. As part of the state government, it operates in the public sector to supervise and regulate both market participants and financial services professionals.