Walter Stamper of Chattanooga, Tenn., managed $147 million.
Synergy Capital Solutions has offices in Illinois, Florida and Michigan.
Michael Jeppson goes indie in Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Mark J. Varacchi may have to return $3.95 million his firm allegedly stole from investors.
In one example, Scott Allen Sibley allegedly exposed risk-averse retiree to naked options.
Walter Stamper of Chattanooga, Tenn., managed $147 million
Ex-broker now accused of violating securities laws with fictitious investments
Four-person advisory group in Charleston, S.C., manages $178 million
Walter Marino allegedly profited from advising elderly clients to buy new contracts.
Massachusetts regulator calls the pending legislation 'a gift to the investment industry and Wall Street special interests.'