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 Charles Burford AKA Scott Burford [CRD#: 1658201, Dallas, TX]. Evidently, FINRA filed an enforcement or civil action against the securities broker, who worked for Hilltop Securities, Independent Network (Momentum Independent Network), and Burford Brothers. Allegedly, Burford made unauthorized transactions. Here is a brief summary FINRA’s allegations against Burford.
Evidently, on September 22, 2021, FINRA initiated Case #: 2019064656601 against Charles Burford. Notably, FINRA alleged that Burford made unauthorized transactions. Therefore, FINRA intends to sanction Burford.
Evidently, Burford worked for Hilltop Securities Independent Network in Dallas, TX, as a securities broker from February 22, 1995 to November 19, 2019.
Have you experienced damages by investing with Charles Burford? If so, contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552. Speak with a securities lawyer about potentially recovering your investment losses. Soreide Law Group, who has effectively recovered money for investors throughout the United States, represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Burford and brokerage firms Burford was employed by 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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