About

The Los Angeles Regional Office is responsible for enforcing violations of the federal securities laws and examining regulated entities such as investment advisers, investment companies, and broker-dealers.

The Los Angeles office primarily conducts its enforcement or examination activities in Southern California as well as Arizona, Guam, Hawaii, and Nevada.

Contact the Office

323-965-3998 losangeles@sec.gov

Directors

  • Katharine Zoladz, Regional Director
  • Gary Leung, Associate Regional Director (Enforcement)
  • Brent Wilner, Associate Regional Director (Enforcement)
  • J. Cindy Eson, Associate Regional Director (Examinations)
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Western Alliance to Protect Targeted Communities

The Western Alliance to Protect Targeted Communities (WAPTC) aims to pursue investment frauds targeting identifiable communities at an early stage and tailor investor education outreach to those affected communities.