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.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) reports investor dispute information on BrokerCheck regarding securities broker Brian Michael Jackson (CRD#: 4733834, White Plains, New York). Evidently, Jackson worked for securities firm David Lerner Associates from 2004 to 2018 and became a Wells Fargo securities broker and financial advisor in 2018. Two David Lerner Associates investors brought disputes alleging that Jackson engaged in sales practice violations.
Evidently, a client of David Lerner Associates brought a dispute about Brian Jackson’s sales practices. The July 2020 FINRA Arbitration Claim alleges unsuitable mutual fund transactions and unsuitable real estate security transactions. Basically, suitability concerns information about an investor’s risk tolerance, investment objectives, financial needs, and more. In this case, the client asks for $101,000 in compensation to resolve this ongoing matter.
Also, a client of David Lerner Associates complained about Brian Jackson moving the client into a product without their consent. The February 2016 dispute alleges that the movement occurred at maturity, where funds were placed into a product without authorization. However, David Lerner Associates denied this dispute. Jackson denies the client’s allegations against him.
Did securities broker Brian Jackson cause you to experience losses? If so, call Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 and speak with a skilled securities lawyer about a potential recovery of your losses. Soreide Law Group represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. The firm has recovered meaningful compensation for United States investors who incurred losses from their financial advisors and securities brokers. Please note that Jackson denies all allegations of his 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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