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 experienced sales practice violations due to securities broker Gregory John Libby [CRD: 2455485, Paramus, New Jersey], based on publicly available information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Libby has been employed with Morgan Stanley at its Paramus, New Jersey branch since June 1, 2009, and continues to be registered with the firm as both a broker and investment adviser. Read below to learn more about the disclosures involving Libby and the allegations connected to his securities practices.
Notably, on May 5, 2025, a Morgan Stanley client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-00909 about Gregory Libby. Mainly, the client alleged that Libby made unsuitable recommendations between 2019 and 2025 regarding an investments strategy. Consequently, the investor allegedly incurred damages linked to stocks. As a result, the client requested $500,000 in compensation from Morgan Stanley or Libby. This arbitration is pending a resolution.
Also, a client of Morgan Stanley contested Gregory Libby’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Libby gave unsuitable advice for the client’s retirement account, resulting in damages on stocks. Therefore, Morgan Stanley opted to settle the matter on February 15, 2024, by compensating the client in the amount of $50,000.
Are you concerned regarding investments you made with Gregory Libby? If so, contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and talk to a securities lawyer regarding recovering your investment losses. For years, Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the USA. The firm also takes cases through a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Libby and brokerage firms Libby worked for deny accusations referenced in public disclosures.
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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