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 might have sustained losses because of securities broker Brian Richard Marston [CRD: 733083, Parker, Colorado], based on disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. It appears that Marston worked for Woodbury Financial Services Inc. from May 23, 2006, to December 12, 2023. Read below for details about Marston’s disclosures.
Notably, a client of Woodbury Financial Services Inc. contested Brian Marston’s sales practices, according to a FINRA Arbitration No. 25-00902 dated May 5, 2025. Allegedly, Marston made unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Marston allegedly caused the investor to sustain damages on direct investments. As a result, the client sought compensation from Woodbury Financial Services Inc. or Marston in the amount of $150,000 in this matter.
Particularly, a client of Woodbury Financial Services Inc. disputed Brian Marston’s sales practices, based on a FINRA Arbitration No. 23-03353 dated November 21, 2023. Allegedly, Marston made misrepresentations and made unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Marston allegedly caused the client to sustain damages connected to real estate securities. Consequently, the client sought compensation from Woodbury Financial Services Inc. or Marston in the amount of $37,000 in this matter.
Also, on August 8, 2023, a Woodbury Financial Services Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 23-02178 about Brian Marston. Mainly, the client alleged that Marston made unsuitable recommendations. For this reason, the client allegedly incurred damages associated with real estate securities. Therefore, the client requested $60,000 in compensation from Woodbury Financial Services Inc. or Marston. It appears that this arbitration is pending a resolution.
Specifically, a client of Woodbury Financial Services Inc. contested Brian Marston’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Marston misrepresented investments and made unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Marston allegedly caused the investor to sustain damages relating to real estate securities and BDCs. As a result, Woodbury Financial Services Inc. opted to settle the matter on March 7, 2023, by compensating the client in the amount of $80,000.
Are you concerned regarding investments you made with Brian Marston? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and consult with a securities lawyer about a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the US. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Marston and brokerage firms Marston 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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