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 currently investigating claims on behalf of investors who were sold Reef Oil and Gas partnerships based on the recommendations of their brokers/financial advisors. Reef Oil and Gas partnerships may not suitable for conservative investors due to their high risk.
Reef Oil and Gas Partners L.P. is based in Richardson, Texas, founded in 1987. The general partner of Reef Oil and Gas Companies is Reef Oil & Gas Partners L.P. They develop, and produce oil and natural gas. There are substantial risks in oil and gas partnerships, which may make them inappropriate for unsophisticated investors.
If your broker/financial advisor recommended any of the following oil and gas partnerships for your conservative portfolio, you may have a potential claim for recovery. Call Soreide Law Group for a free consultation with an attorney: 888-760-6552.
Reef SWD 2007-A LP
Reef Global Energy Ventures II
Reef Global Energy VI, L.P.
Reef Global Energy VII, L.P.
Reef Global Energy VIII, LP.
Reef Global Energy IX, L.P.
Reef Oil & Gas Income & Development Fund, L.P.
Reef Oil & Gas Income & Development Fund III, L.P.
Reef Oil & Gas Income & Development Fund III, L.P.
Reef Oil & Gas Income Fund IX, L.P.
Reef Private Drilling Venture 2006-IV Joint Venture
Reef 2010 Drilling Fund, L.P. (formally Reef 2009 Drilling Fund, L.P.)
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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