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.
Investors potentially experienced losses because of securities broker Bowman James Nicholson (also known as Bowman J. Nicholson) [CRD: 6050450, Raleigh, North Carolina], based on disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Bowman Nicholson has been employed by Capital Investment Group Inc. and Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC since May 5, 2016. Both firms are based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with an additional office listed in Atlantic Beach. Check out the following information to find out more about Bowman Nicholson’s disclosures, which could impact your investment recovery options.
Particularly, on September 2, 2024, a Capital Investment Group Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-01962 about Bowman Nicholson. The client alleged that Nicholson breached his fiduciary duty, breached a contract and warranties, violated state securities statutes, and committed other violations under common law. These allegations concern Nicholson’s recommendation and sale of GWG L-Bonds, which were considered direct investments. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on direct investments. Therefore, the client requested up to $500,000 in compensation from Capital Investment Group or Nicholson. Evidently, this arbitration is pending a resolution.
A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when a securities broker or financial advisor fails to act in the best interests of their client. In the context of bond investments, this could mean recommending or selling bond products that carry higher risks or commissions not suitable for the investor’s goals or financial situation. Fiduciaries must prioritize the client’s financial well-being, provide full disclosure about risks, and avoid conflicts of interest. If a broker ignores these responsibilities—such as pushing high-yield, risky bonds without proper explanation—they may be liable for investor losses due to this breach.
Are you concerned about your investments with Bowman Nicholson? You can get in touch with Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk to a securities lawyer regarding a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has helped recovered losses for investors throughout the country, takes cases on a contingency fee basis, and advances all costs. Nicholson and any registered investment advisors / securities broker dealers Nicholson worked for deny accusations 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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