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 Jason Christopher Klein [CRD: 2038304, Buffalo, New York], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Jason Klein has worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. in Buffalo, New York, since February 9, 2007, as both a broker and an investment adviser. Check out the following information about the disclosures involving Jason Klein and the investments at issue.
Particularly, a client of UBS Financial Services Inc. contested Jason Klein’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated February 6, 2025. Allegedly, Klein made unsuitable recommendations and misrepresented the nature of the investments. Allegedly, Klein allegedly caused the client to sustain damages through investments in real estate investment trusts and variable annuities. As a result, the client sought compensation from UBS Financial Services Inc. or Klein in the amount estimated to exceed $5,000 in this matter.
Additionally, a UBS Financial Services Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 08-02532 about Jason Klein. Supposedly, Klein recommended illiquid investments. Because of this, the client allegedly incurred damages through investing in auction rate securities. Consequently, on October 30, 2009, UBS Financial Services Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $4,999.00 in damages.
Also, a client of McDonald Investments Inc. contested Jason Klein’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated December 7, 2001. Allegedly, Klein made unsuitable recommendations relating to bonds. Because of this, the client sought compensation from McDonald Investments Inc. or Klein in the amount of $36,600.00 in this matter. However, the firm denied the complaint.
Particularly, a client filed a complaint about Jason Klein. Supposedly, Klein engaged in unauthorized trading. Because of this, the client allegedly incurred damages through investing in stocks. For this reason, on September 7, 2001, McDonald Investments Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $19,525.25 in damages.
Do you have concerns or questions about your investments with Jason Klein? You can reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and consult with a securities attorney about a possible recovery. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for clients located throughout the country. The firm also works on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Klein and the securities firms Klein 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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