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 due to securities broker Bryan Preston Lubitz [CRD: 4381244, Melville, New York], based on disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Lubitz worked for Aegis Capital Corp. from August 31, 2015, to December 20, 2022, and has been registered with Equitable Advisors LLC since December 20, 2022. Keep reading to discover more about the disclosures involving this broker.
Notably, on November 14, 2025, an Aegis Capital Corp. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-02514 concerning Bryan Lubitz. Mainly, the client alleged that Lubitz made unsuitable recommendations. For this reason, the client allegedly incurred damages involving stocks. Consequently, the client requested $400,000 in compensation from Aegis Capital Corp. or Lubitz. It appears that this arbitration is pending a resolution.
The client also alleged misrepresentation regarding the risks and returns of alternative investments when Lubitz was associated with Equitable Advisors LLC. Because of this, the client requested $100,000 in compensation from Equitable Advisors LLC or Lubitz
Particularly, a client of Aegis Capital Corp. and Equitable Advisors LLC contested Lubitz’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 25-02124. Allegedly, Lubitz made unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Lubitz allegedly caused the client to incur damages linked to stocks. Therefore, Aegis Capital Corp. opted to settle the matter on December 10, 2025, by paying the client $17,500.
Evidently, a client of Aegis Capital Corp. disputed Bryan Lubitz’s sales practices by filing a written client complaint on March 8, 2022. Allegedly, Lubitz made unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Lubitz allegedly caused the client to experience damages involving stocks. As a result, the client requested $71,000 in compensation. The matter was denied on April 28, 2022.
Also, a client of Aegis Capital Corp. contested Bryan Lubitz’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 21-01368. Allegedly, Lubitz made unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Lubitz allegedly caused the client to sustain damages involving corporate bonds. Consequently, Aegis Capital Corp. opted to settle the matter on September 14, 2021, by compensating the client in the amount of $9,999.
Did you suffer any investment-related losses because of Bryan Lubitz? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and talk to a securities lawyer about a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the United States. Also, the firm takes cases on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Lubitz and brokerage firms Lubitz worked for deny 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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