California State Senate Unanimously Confirms Appointment Of Armen Meyer To The DFPI

The California State Senate unanimously confirmed Armen Meyer’s appointment as Senior Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Consumer Financial Protection at the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). Meyer was originally appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom in May 2025, and the confirmation process required approval by the California State Senate.

Background on the Appointment

Meyer heads the Consumer Financial Protection Division at the DFPI, where he oversees the department’s regulatory functions related to emerging fintech products, debt collectors, student loan companies, and digital financial assets. The position carries an annual compensation of $195,564.

Professional Experience

Before joining the DFPI, Meyer co-founded the American Fintech Council in 2021 and served as an advisor and board member. He previously held multiple senior positions at PriceWaterhouseCoopers from 2011 to 2017, including Managing Director for Financial Services Advisory, Director of Regulatory Strategy, and Chief of Staff for Financial Services Regulatory. Meyer earned a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School, a Master of Public Administration degree from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Math from Fordham University.

Confirmation Process

The Rules Committee advanced Meyer’s appointment to the full Senate in April 2026, and the full Senate subsequently voted unanimously to confirm his appointment.