PLS Financial Services Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
PLS Financial provides management services for a diverse group of commonly owned companies in the retail financial services industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislative issues concerning and related to consumer finances and the retail financial services industry. Any efforts related to payday lending or 138.14 statutes or short term or installment loans.
CEO Name:
Bob Wolfberg
President
PLS Financial provides management services for a diverse group of commonly owned companies in the retail financial services industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislative issues concerning and related to consumer finances and the retail financial services industry. Any efforts related to payday lending or 138.14 statutes or short term or installment loans.
CEO Name:
Bob Wolfberg
President
Contact
RW
Robert Wolfberg
300 N Elizabeth Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 491-7300
(312) 738-5151
BWolfberg@PLSFinancial.com
www.plsfinancial.com
300 N Elizabeth Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 491-7300
(312) 738-5151
BWolfberg@PLSFinancial.com
www.plsfinancial.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Early-Reinhard | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Peggy Partenfelder-Moede | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jeremey Shepherd | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/22/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| George Ermert | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/22/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 150
Relating to: interest rates on payday loans and loans by licensed lenders.
Bill Text and History
6/10/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: interest rates on payday loans and loans by licensed lenders.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/10/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 494
Relating to: appointment of notaries public, collection agencies, and community currency exchanges.
Bill Text and History
2/1/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: appointment of notaries public, collection agencies, and community currency exchanges.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date2/1/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 99
Relating to: interest rates on payday loans and loans by licensed lenders.
Bill Text and History
5/24/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: interest rates on payday loans and loans by licensed lenders.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/24/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Financial Institutions
Financial Institutions
Notification Date
7/31/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
7/31/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rule relating to statutes 138.09 and 138.14
Rule relating to statutes 138.09 and 138.14
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
5/4/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
5/4/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics related to 2013 budget
Topics related to 2013 budget
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/3/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/3/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CHR 08-071
CHR 08-071
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
4/4/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
4/4/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any legislation that seeks to prohibit or limit a consumer access to credit.
Any legislation that seeks to prohibit or limit a consumer access to credit.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to legislation relating to short term consumer loans.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to legislation relating to short term consumer loans.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to legislation relating to short term consumer loans.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DFI rule regarding the Wiscosnin Concumer Act (Clearinghouse Rule 08-071)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to DFI rule regarding the Wiscosnin Concumer Act (Clearinghouse Rule 08-071)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to DFI rule regarding the Wiscosnin Concumer Act (Clearinghouse Rule 08-071)
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rule to create ch. DFI—Bkg 75, relating to payday lending.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Rule to create ch. DFI—Bkg 75, relating to payday lending.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Rule to create ch. DFI—Bkg 75, relating to payday lending.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative matters regarding increased disclosure for 138.09 licenses.
Legislative matters regarding increased disclosure for 138.09 licenses.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2011 January - June $58,500.00 |
2011 July - December $60,000.00 |
2012 January - June $60,000.00 |
2012 July - December $60,500.00 |
Total $239,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 32.00 |
2011 July - December 11.75 |
2012 January - June 18.25 |
2012 July - December 4.25 |
Total 66.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 64.25 |
2011 July - December 44.25 |
2012 January - June 48.00 |
2012 July - December 17.25 |
Total 173.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: interest rates on payday loans and loans by licensed lenders.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 10% |
2011 July - December 5% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: interest rates on payday loans and loans by licensed lenders.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 10% |
2011 July - December 5% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 5% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 50% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 50% |
Total 25% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 30% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 10% |
2012 July - December |
Total 15% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 35% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 8% |
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to legislation relating to short term consumer loans.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 50% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 12% |
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DFI rule regarding the Wiscosnin Concumer Act (Clearinghouse Rule 08-071)
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 25% |
2012 July - December |
Total 7% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 30% |
2012 July - December 50% |
Total 13% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 30% |
2012 July - December |
Total 8% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.