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 Ernest Joseph Dean Jr. (also known as Joe Dean) [CRD: 2223858, Sarasota, Florida], based on public information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Ernest Dean worked for Morgan Stanley from February 9, 2011, to the present as a securities broker and from March 24, 2011, to the present as a financial advisor. See the following information to find out more about disclosures involving Ernest Dean and allegations made by clients.
Specifically, on January 22, 2026, a Morgan Stanley client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 26-00166 about Ernest Dean. Primarily, the client alleged that Dean made unsuitable recommendations involving a private equity investment strategy and an LAL from August 2015 to February 2019. Because of this, the client allegedly suffered damages. As a result, the client requested compensation from Morgan Stanley or Dean. BrokerCheck indicates that this arbitration is pending a resolution.
Particularly, a client of Morgan Stanley contested Ernest Dean’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated November 22, 2016. Allegedly, Dean made unsuitable recommendations involving corporate bond purchases between 2014 and 2016. It appears that Dean allegedly caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, the client sought compensation from Morgan Stanley or Dean in the amount of $64,000 in this matter. The complaint was denied on March 30, 2017.
Are you concerned about investments you made through Ernest Dean? If so, reach out to 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 hundreds of individuals throughout the country. Also, our securities lawyers represent investors on a contingency fee arrangement and advance all costs. Dean and brokerage firms Dean 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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