Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
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The official account of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. (News on banks, credit unions, funding higher ed, #FinLit, financial fraud & more)
Madison, WI
Joined June 2016
Are you a Wisconsin resident with a child under 10? If so, please take @Edvest529’s 10-minute survey to make a difference for Wisconsin’s children. Thanks for sharing your voice!.
Are you a Wisconsin resident with a child under 10? Your opinions can help shape better savings options for future education and career training expenses for families just like yours. Take our quick 10-minute survey:
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Today, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, we are raising awareness about the devastating impact social isolation can have on older investors. Learn the warning signs of senior financial exploitation: and share with others today!
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Recently, DFI Secretary-designee Wendy K. Baumann joined Governor Tony Evers, First Lady Kathy Evers, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, and fellow agency secretaries in raising the Pride Flag at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Happy Pride Month, Wisconsin! 🏳️🌈
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Today @WIS_DFI announced Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions reported sound financial performance through the first quarter of 2025. As of March 31, 2025, there were 102 state-chartered credit unions serving Wisconsin residents. Learn more at:
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Today @WIS_DFI announced Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported sound financial performance through the first quarter of 2025. As of March 31, 2025, there were 117 state-chartered commercial banks serving Wisconsin residents. Learn more at:
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Happy 529 College Savings Plan Day! Learn how saving with a 529 college savings plan can help fund a variety of higher education and career training pathways. Learn more at: and start saving today!
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To celebrate 529 College Savings Plan Day, join us for a free webinar on “Saving for College & Career Training with @Edvest529” on Thursday, May 29, at 11 a.m. Central Time. Register to attend at: We look forward to seeing you there!
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To celebrate 529 College Savings Plan Day, we are hosting a free webinar, “Saving for College & Career Training with @Edvest529,” on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time. Register to attend at: We look forward to seeing you there!
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Today @GovEvers proclaimed May 29, 2025, as 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin to encourage students & families to learn how saving with a 529 college savings plan can help fund a variety of higher education & career training pathways. Learn more:
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This week DFI Secretary-designee Wendy K. Baumann and DFI Division of Banking Administrator Kim Swissdorf are attending the Conference of State Bank Supervisors Board Meeting and State Federal Supervisory Forum to discuss current and emerging supervisory and regulatory issues.
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The event focused on building a better financial future for people with disabilities and their families.
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Recently, DFI Office of Financial Literacy Director David Mancl & DFI Office of Financial Capability Director Jessica Wetzel attended the “Building Accessible Financial Futures” event, hosted by the National Disability Institute & Bank On Greater Milwaukee, in Milwaukee, Wis.
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Yesterday, DFI Sec. Baumann joined DSPS Sec. Hereth, WHEDA CEO Moore, & WEDC CEO Hughes for the grand opening & ribbon cutting ceremony for “The Collective on Fourth,” a new 62-unit, mixed-income affordable housing community in La Crosse, Wis., as part of Affordable Housing Week.
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Last week, DFI Secretary-designee Wendy K. Baumann participated in the Women’s Entrepreneurship Week keynote event, “Together We Thrive: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs, Past, Present, & Future,” to celebrate resilience, progress, and possibility. 📷: My Brand Photographer
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Today DFI Secretary-designee Wendy K. Baumann & DFI Office of Financial Literacy Director David Mancl attended the Wisconsin Jump$tart Coalition Meeting at UW Credit Union in Madison, Wis., to collaborate with others & help move personal financial literacy forward in Wisconsin.
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Happy Public Service Recognition Week & State Employee Appreciation Day! Earlier this week, @WIS_DFI leadership hosted a state employee appreciation gathering to celebrate the hard work, dedication, & star-quality talent that makes DFI shine & thank our employees for all they do!
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Today @WIS_DFI Secretary-designee Wendy K. Baumann addressed the 320 bankers, representing more than 70 banks from across Wisconsin, who attended this year’s Wisconsin Bankers Association Capitol Day at the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Today @WIS_DFI joins @GovEvers & @WIWorkforce in promoting apprenticeships & reminding folks that funds saved in a Wisconsin 529 college savings plan can be used to pay for qualified expenses associated with certain apprenticeship programs. Learn more at:
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