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 have reportedly disputed the sales practices of securities broker John S. Hibshman [CRD: 2193302, Orange Village, Ohio], based on disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Hibshman has worked with Osaic Wealth Inc. since January 24, 2025, and previously worked with Osaic FA Inc. as a financial advisor from January 1, 2000, to January 24, 2025, and as a securities broker from February 12, 1999, to January 24, 2025. Keep reading to find out more about Hibshman’s disclosures.
Notably, on February 14, 2024, a Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-00348 about John Hibshman. Primarily, the client alleged that Hibshman the broker made unsuitable recommendations involving oil and gas investments. For this reason, the client allegedly sustained damages. Consequently, the client requested $100,000 in compensation from Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation or Hibshman. BrokerCheck shows that this arbitration is ongoing.
Also, on February 14, 2024, a Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-00348 about John Hibshman. Primarily, the client alleged that Hibshman gave unsuitable advice in oil and gas investments. Because of this, the client allegedly incurred damages connected to oil and gas investments. As a result, the client requested $50,000 in compensation from Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation or Hibshman. BrokerCheck shows that this arbitration is pending a resolution.
Did you suffer any investment-related losses because of John Hibshman? Reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and speak with a securities attorney regarding a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for clients throughout the country. Also, our securities lawyers represent investors on a contingency fee arrangement and advance all costs. Hibshman and the brokerage firms Hibshman 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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