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 David L. Petray [CRD: 1974569, Costa Mesa, California], given the public information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Petray has worked for Syndicated Capital Inc. as a securities broker since July 6, 2001, and as a financial advisor since January 8, 2021. See below to find out more about Petray’s disclosures and the allegations referenced in client complaints.
Notably, a client of Syndicated Capital Inc. contested David Petray’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated April 2, 2026. Allegedly, the client stated that losses occurred after accounts invested in stocks declined following market events. It appears that Petray allegedly caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, the client sought compensation from Syndicated Capital Inc. or Petray in the amount of $116,000 in this matter.
Evidently, a client of Everen Securities Inc. contested David Petray’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Petray failed to execute an order. Supposedly, an order to purchase 1,000 shares of EMC was not entered, causing the client to miss an increase in the stock's price. It appears that Petray allegedly caused the client to sustain damages. As a result, Everen Securities Inc. agreed to settle the matter on December 1, 1998, by compensating the client in the amount of $5,000.
Are you concerned about investments you made through David Petray? You should contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and talk with a securities attorney about a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for many clients throughout the US. Also, our securities lawyers handle cases on a contingency fee basis and advance all costs. Petray and brokerage firms Petray 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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