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.
One or more investors potentially experienced sales practice violations because of securities broker Fridtjov Markussen [CRD: 4323396, Leesburg, Virginia], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Fridtjov Markussen has worked with Osaic Wealth Inc. since August 23, 2024, and with AMJ Financial Wealth Management LLC since September 27, 2018. Previously, he worked with Triad Advisors LLC from January 22, 2015, to August 23, 2024. See the following information to find out more the disclosure involving this securities broker and what it could mean for affected investors.
Notably, on February 12, 2025, an AMJ Financial Wealth Management client filed AAA Arbitration No. 1-24-0007-0746 about Fridtjov Markussen. Mainly, the client alleged that Markussen recommended a portfolio of investments that did not align with the client’s wishes. Because of this, the investor supposedly sustained damages on stocks and mutual funds. As a result, the client requested $150,000 in compensation from AMJ Financial Wealth Management or Markussen. It appears that this arbitration is pending a resolution.
When a securities broker or financial advisor gives unsuitable advice, it means they recommended investments that didn’t match the investor’s profile, goals, or risk tolerance. This could include suggesting aggressive stocks or mutual funds to a conservative investor, or failing to diversify a client’s holdings. Suitability rules require brokers to perform due diligence to ensure that the investments they recommend are appropriate based on the client’s unique situation. If an investor suffers losses because the broker did not follow these rules, the broker and their firm may be held responsible.
Did you experience losses because of Fridtjov Markussen? Contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities attorney concerning a potential recovery recovery. Soreide Law Group is experienced with recovering losses for investors throughout the United States. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Markussen and the firms Markussen 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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