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 incurred losses because of securities broker Donald Richard Abaunza Jr. [CRD: 3172450, Harvey, Louisiana], based on public information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Abaunza has worked for Cetera Investment Services LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC since August 10, 2022, and previously worked for Hancock Whitney Investment Services Inc. from February 8, 2012, to August 10, 2022. Investors are encouraged to continue reading to learn more about Abaunza’s client dispute disclosures.
Specifically, a client filed a complaint about Donald Abaunza The client alleged that Abaunza charged excessive advisory fees to the client. As a result, on February 4, 2026, Cetera Investment Services LLC settled this matter by paying the client $12,000. Abaunza reportedly contributed $5,000 toward the settlement.
Additionally, a client of PrimeVest Financial Services disputed Abaunza’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated November 4, 2010. Allegedly, Abaunza made unsuitable recommendations involving municipal bonds and fixed annuities. It appears that Abaunza allegedly caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, the client sought compensation from PrimeVest Financial Services or Abaunza in this matter. PrimeVest Financial Services denied the complaint on December 27, 2010.
Do you need guidance on any investment losses relating to Donald Abaunza? Get in touch with Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and speak with a securities attorney regarding a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for hundreds of investors throughout the country. Also, our securities lawyers work on a contingency fee arrangement and advance all costs. Abaunza and brokerage firms Abaunza 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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