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 might have sustained losses due to securities broker Eric Delaney [CRD: 2886715, Mount Laurel, New Jersey], based on disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. It appears that Eric Delaney worked for Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. from February 22, 2010 to November 6, 2024, before joining LPL Financial LLC on November 4, 2024. Keep reading to find out more about the client dispute and the allegations brought about Delaney.
Particularly, on February 27, 2025, a Cambridge Investment Research client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-00359 about Eric Delaney. Mainly, the client alleged that Delaney made unsuitable recommendations to make high commissions and fees. Supposedly, the securities broker deprived the investor of diversification. As a result, the client allegedly experienced damages linked to oil and gas investments. Consequently, the client requested compensatory damages from Cambridge Investment Research or Delaney. Notably, this arbitration is pending a resolution.
An allegation of unsuitable recommendations means a securities broker or financial advisor is accused of suggesting investments that do not align with the client’s financial needs, goals, or risk tolerance. When these recommendations involve energy sector securities—such as oil and gas investments—they may expose investors to heightened volatility and risk. Brokers have a duty to ensure recommendations are appropriate based on the client’s profile; otherwise, investors may face substantial losses.
Do you need clarification on any investment losses relating to Eric Delaney? You can contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and talk with a securities attorney. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the USA. Also, the firm takes investor cases on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Delaney and brokerage firms Delaney worked for deny accusations 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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