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 losses due to securities broker Jerry Dale Kiefer [CRD: 2271043, Edmond, Oklahoma], according to disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck. Apparently, Kiefer has been employed by Equitable Advisors since June 2, 2006. Keep reading to learn more about the disclosures involving this securities broker.
Evidently, an Equitable Advisors LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-00604 about Jerry Kiefer. The client alleged that Kiefer made unsuitable recommendations. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on real estate securities. Consequently, on January 10, 2025, Equitable Advisors LLC settled this matter by paying the client $7,500 in damages.
Specifically, a client of Equitable Advisors LLC contested Jerry Kiefer’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated January 3, 2024. Allegedly, Kiefer made misrepresentations. Supposedly Kiefer caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, the client sought damages from Equitable Advisors LLC or Kiefer in this matter. However, the firm denied the complaint.
Also, an AXA Advisors client filed Civil Action No. CJ-2011-6424 about Jerry Kiefer. The client alleged that Kiefer misrepresented the terms of the life insurance product, specifically regarding the policy’s flexibility and the client’s ability to reduce the death benefit or monthly premium. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages. As a result, on March 31, 2014, AXA Advisors settled this matter by paying the client $165,000 in damages.
Seeking more information about Jerry Kiefer? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities lawyer. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the country, works on a contingency fee basis, and advances all costs. Kiefer and brokerage firms Kiefer 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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