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 potentially experienced sales practice violations by securities broker Craig Michael Skop [CRD: 2301924, New York, New York], based on public information located on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Skop has been registered with ThinkEquity LLC since April 20, 2018, and disclosures also reference earlier activity involving Prime Charter Ltd. and R D White Co. Investors should review the information below to find out more about Skop’s disclosed client disputes.
Particularly, on December 22, 2025, a ThinkEquity LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-02759 about Craig Skop. Mainly, the client alleged that Skop made unsuitable recommendations involving stocks. For this reason, the client allegedly sustained damages associated with stocks. Consequently, the client requested $215,990 in compensation from ThinkEquity LLC or Skop. BrokerCheck shows that this arbitration is ongoing.
Evidently, a client of Prime Charter Ltd. disputed Craig Skop’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated November 27, 2000. Allegedly, Skop mismanaged investment accounts. It appears that Skop allegedly caused the client to sustain damages linked to over-the-counter equities. As a result, the client sought compensation from Prime Charter Ltd. or Skop in the amount of $20,000 in this matter. However, this complaint closed without a resolution.
Specifically, a client of RD White Co. contested Craig Skop’s sales practices by filing NASD Arbitration No. 99-02883. Allegedly, Skop breached his fiduciary duty, failed to follow instructions, and made unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Skop allegedly caused the client to sustain damages connected to stocks. Therefore, RD White Co. agreed to settle the matter on September 21, 1999, by compensating the client in the amount of $12,000.
Do you need clarification on any investment losses relating to Craig Skop? You can contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and speak to a securities lawyer about a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for clients throughout the US. Also, our securities attorneys represent investors on a contingency fee basis and advance all costs. Skop and brokerage firms Skop 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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