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 138.09 statutes.
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 138.09 statutes.
CEO Name:
Bob Wolfberg
President
Contact
RW
Robert Wolfberg
300 N Elizabeth Street #4E
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 491-7300
(312) 738-5151
BWolfberg@PLSFinancial.com
www.plsfinancial.com
300 N Elizabeth Street #4E
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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 55
Relating to: finance charges for certain motor vehicle title and payday loans.
Bill Text and History
3/11/2009
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: finance charges for certain motor vehicle title and payday loans.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date3/11/2009
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 310
Relating to: motor vehicle title loans.
Bill Text and History
6/24/2009
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: motor vehicle title loans.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date6/24/2009
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 311
Relating to: payday loans.
Bill Text and History
6/24/2009
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: payday loans.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date6/24/2009
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 392
Relating to: finance charges for licensed lenders.
Bill Text and History
8/27/2009
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: finance charges for licensed lenders.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date8/27/2009
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 447
Relating to: payday loan providers, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
9/28/2009
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: payday loan providers, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date9/28/2009
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 530
Relating to: regulating consumer small loans, limiting the areas in which a payday lender may operate, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 405
3/1/2010
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: regulating consumer small loans, limiting the areas in which a payday lender may operate, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 405
None
Notification Date3/1/2010
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
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
9/8/2010
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
9/8/2010
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
9/8/2010
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
9/8/2010
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
6/24/2009
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
6/24/2009
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
3/11/2009
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
3/11/2009
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
1/7/2009
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
1/7/2009
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
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $50,012.30 |
2009 July - December $50,000.00 |
2010 January - June $51,000.00 |
2010 July - December $51,000.00 |
Total $202,012.30 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 48.00 |
2009 July - December 40.25 |
2010 January - June 37.50 |
2010 July - December 23.75 |
Total 149.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 297.75 |
2009 July - December 213.50 |
2010 January - June 227.00 |
2010 July - December 114.25 |
Total 852.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: finance charges for certain motor vehicle title and payday loans.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 5% |
2009 July - December 2% |
2010 January - June 1% |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: motor vehicle title loans.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 5% |
2009 July - December 2% |
2010 January - June 1% |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: payday loans.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 10% |
2009 July - December 2% |
2010 January - June 1% |
2010 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: finance charges for licensed lenders.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 2% |
2010 January - June 1% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: payday loan providers, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 2% |
2010 January - June 30% |
2010 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: regulating consumer small loans, limiting the areas in which a payday lender may operate, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 60% |
2010 July - December |
Total 16% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 10% |
2009 July - December 20% |
2010 January - June 2% |
2010 July - December |
Total 9% |
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to legislation relating to short term consumer loans.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 20% |
2009 July - December 50% |
2010 January - June 2% |
2010 July - December |
Total 20% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 50% |
2009 July - December 20% |
2010 January - June 2% |
2010 July - December |
Total 23% |
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rule to create ch. DFI—Bkg 75, relating to payday lending.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December 20% |
Total 3% |
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DFI rule regarding the Wiscosnin Concumer Act (Clearinghouse Rule 08-071)
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December 80% |
Total 11% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.