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 Jeremy Fortner AKA Jeremy W. Fortner [CRD#: 4811478, Beverly Hills, CA]. Specifically, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck discloses that investors disputed the sales practices of the securities broker, who worked for Wells Fargo Advisors. Evidently, investors allege sales practice violations in these disputes, including that Fortner committed sales practice violations. Here is a brief summary of the disclosures about Fortner.
Evidently, a Wells Fargo Advisors client filed a complaint about Jeremy Fortner. Notably, the client alleged that Fortner committed sales practice violations. Because of this, the client sustained damages. Therefore, on July 28, 2022, Wells Fargo Advisors settled this matter by paying the client $48,200.
Also, on July 13, 2022, a Wells Fargo Advisors client filed a complaint about Jeremy Fortner. Namely, the client alleged that Fortner committed sales practice violations. Because of this, the client sustained damages. Therefore, the client requested compensation from Wells Fargo Advisors or Fortner. Evidently, this complaint is pending a resolution.
Additionally, a client of Wells Fargo Advisors contested Jeremy Fortner’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated May 9, 2022. Allegedly, Fortner churned the client’s account. Supposedly, the stocks which Fortner sold or recommended had caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, the client seeks compensatory relief from Wells Fargo Advisors or Fortner in the amount of $250,000 in this ongoing matter.
Evidently, a Wells Fargo Advisors client filed a complaint about Jeremy Fortner. Notably, the client alleged that Fortner committed sales practice violations. Because of this, the client sustained damages on variable annuities. Therefore, on March 21, 2022, Wells Fargo Advisors settled this matter by paying the client $100,000.
Also, a client of Wells Fargo Advisors contested Jeremy Fortner’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Fortner committed sales practice violations. Supposedly, the investments which Fortner sold or recommended had caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, Wells Fargo Advisors opted to settle the matter on December 23, 2021 by compensating the client in the amount of $22,491.07.
Have you sustained damages by investing with Jeremy Fortner? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 and speak with a securities lawyer about a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group, who has successfully recovered money for investors in all 50 states, represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Fortner and brokerage firms Fortner was employed by deny any and all 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.
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