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.

Soreide Law Group is investigating possible investor claims against securities broker James Charles Naify (CRD: 2316318, Beverly Hills, California). Evidently, Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith Incorporated terminated the securities broker for cause. Also, a UBS Financial Services Inc. investor complained about him. Here is a brief summary of the allegations against Naify.
Evidently, on June 28, 2021, Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith Incorporated disaffiliated with Naify. Particularly, Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith Incorporated alleged that Naify engaged in private investment arrangements with clients of the firm.
Also, on October 21, 2008, a UBS Financial Services Inc. client filed a complaint about James Naify. Namely, the client alleged that Naify breached a fiduciary duty and was negligent. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on corporate bonds. Therefore, the client requested compensation from UBS Financial Services Inc. or Naify. Evidently, this complaint is denied.
Have you incurred damages by investing with James Naify? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 and speak with a securities attorney about a possible recovery of your losses. Soreide Law Group, who has successfully recovered money for hundreds of investors across the United States, represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Naify and investment firms Naify worked for deny any 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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