Ernesto Chavez (CRD: 4315877) faces a new pending claim on BrokerCheck over an investment made in 2018. The customer alleges $180,000 in damages, and no arbitrator has ruled on the claim.
Soreide Law Group is investigating possible investor claims against securities broker Andy Durham (also known as Andrew Timothy Durham) [CRD: 6541868, Greenwood, SC]. Evidently, FINRA sanctioned the securities broker, who worked for Allstate Financial Services LLC. Allegedly, Andrew Durham committed forgery. Here is a brief summary of FINRA’s allegations against Andrew Durham.
Evidently, on November 10, 2021, FINRA issued Case: 2021069433001 sanctioning Andy Durham for infractions. Specifically, Durham was issued a 4-month suspension as a securities broker, meaning FINRA disallowed him from maintaining an association with FINRA-member firms. Also, the financial regulator issued him a fine in the amount of $5,000. Notably, FINRA alleged that Durham committed forgery of a client’s signature on an application for insurance.
Supposedly, Durham submitted the life insurance policy application to establish a policy with a $50,000 face value. FINRA also says that the broker created false email addresses for the client and had placed his own personal bank account details (not the client’s) on documents relating to premium payments.
Andy Durham worked for Allstate Financial Services LLC in Greenwood, SC, as a securities broker from March of 2017 to January of 2021.
Did you incur damages because of securities broker Andy Durham? Get in touch with Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 and speak with a securities attorney about a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group, who has successfully recovered funds for hundreds of investors in the United States, represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. The firm will take the time to fully understand your situation and will carefully explain your legal options. Andrew Durham and brokerage firms Andrew Durham worked for deny any and all allegations of sales practice violations.
Ernesto Chavez (CRD: 4315877) faces a new pending claim on BrokerCheck over an investment made in 2018. The customer alleges $180,000 in damages, and no arbitrator has ruled on the claim.
William Tunink (CRD: 2738224) settled a customer claim for $299,000 on August 11, 2026, according to his BrokerCheck report. The customer alleged that he obtained loans from the customer, and that some of the money went into an investment.
Tony Barouti (CRD: 3031995) faces a pending $230,400 customer claim, according to his BrokerCheck report. He says the allegations in it are false. His report also lists SEC administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings from August 2025.
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