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.
FINRA barred securities broker Christopher James Christensen [CRD: 7680869, Issaquah, Washington], based on disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Christopher Christensen worked for Airlink Markets LLC from October 18, 2023, to March 20, 2024. Investors are encouraged to review this article to learn more about Christopher Christensen’s regulatory history and disclosures.
Notably, on March 27, 2025, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority issued Case No. 2023080678101 sanctioning Christopher Christensen for regulatory violations. Specifically, Christensen was permanently barred from associating with any FINRA member firm. Evidently, FINRA alleged that Christensen failed to provide requested documents and information and failed to appear for testimony.
FINRA initiated the disciplinary proceeding on January 13, 2025, after opening an examination into Christopher Christensen’s outside business activities and private securities transactions. At the time the conduct under review occurred, Christensen was associated with Airlink Markets LLC. The examination followed the bankruptcy of the firm’s parent company, which prompted FINRA to seek additional information about related activities.
According to FINRA, Christopher Christensen did not comply with multiple written requests issued under FINRA Rule 8210, which requires brokers to provide information and documents during regulatory examinations. Although notice of the requests was confirmed and extensions were granted through his lawyer, Christensen did not submit the requested materials. FINRA determined that this conduct violated FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010.
FINRA also found that Christopher Christensen failed to appear for testimony on more than one occasion after receiving formal requests pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210. These requests were properly served and acknowledged, yet Christensen did not attend the scheduled testimony sessions. FINRA concluded that this failure further violated FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010.
Evidently, FINRA concluded that a permanent bar was appropriate. As part of a settlement, Christopher Christensen consented to the findings and sanction without admitting or denying the allegations. Specifically, this bar prevents him from associating with any FINRA-regulated firm in any capacity and remains part of his permanent disciplinary record.
Are you concerned about investments you made through Christopher Christensen? Get in touch with Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities lawyer concerning a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the US. Also, the firm represents investors on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Christensen and brokerage firms Christensen 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.
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