Skip Chatelain: Prospera, Dorsey Advisor Faces $100K-$500K Complaint

A recent investor complaint against Metairie, Louisiana financial advisor Skip Chatelain (CRD# 4192942) alleges that his conduct resulted in six-figure damages. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Prospera Financial Services. He is also a representative of Dorsey & Company, which offers securities and advisory services through Prospera.

Mr. Chatelain’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed in May 2024, it alleges that as a representative of Prospera Financial Services, he charged excessive account fees and recommended investments that under-performed. The pending complaint alleges damages between $100,000 and $500,000.

Dorsey & Company’s website includes a profile of Mr. Chatelain that describes his background and experience. “Skip Chatelain has been in the investment business since 2000 and with Dorsey & Company since 2003,” it states. “Mr. Chatelain received a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University and attended graduate studies at Loyola University.”

Elsewhere, the firm describes its own history and philosophy. “We are dedicated to providing the highest quality, client-focused, wealth management strategies in an independent, conflict-free environment,” it states. “Our firm’s commitment to sound, responsible management and a time-tested investment approach allowed us to thrive during economic storms that forced other business in New Orleans to align themselves with out-of-town businesses.”

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Skip Chatelain holds 23 years of securities industry experience. Based in Metairie, Louisiana, he has been registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Prospera Financial Services since 2021. His past registrations include Dorsey & Company (Baton Rouge, Louisiana; 2003-2021) and Edward Jones (St. Louis, Missouri; 2000-2003). His credentials include the passage of four securities industry qualifying exams: the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7; the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, or Series 63; and the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination, or Series 65. He holds 23 state licenses. (Information current as of June 16, 2024.)

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