The Department of Corporations, under the direction of the California Corporations Commissioner, provides consumer and investor protections by regulating the conduct of a variety of businesses, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers and financial planners, and certain fiduciaries and lenders. The Department also oversees the offer and sale of securities, franchises and off-exchange commodities.
The mission of the Department of Corporations is to:
- Ensure an orderly and transparent marketplace for investors, borrowers and industry through licensure and oversight. More.....