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 John Lee [CRD#: 2950037, Fort Worth, Texas]. Specifically, FINRA BrokerCheck discloses that investors disputed the sales practices of the securities broker, who worked for Cambridge Investment Research. Evidently, one or more clients allege sales practice violations in these disputes. Here is a brief summary of the disclosures about Lee. However, please note that the securities broker denies the allegations.
Evidently, on June 21, 2022, a Cambridge Investment Research client filed FINRA Arbitration #: 22-01393 about John Lee. Particularly, the client alleged that Lee made investment recommendations for the purpose of making commissions from the client. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages. Therefore, the client requested compensatory damages from Cambridge Investment Research or Lee. Evidently, this arbitration is pending a resolution.
Also, Cambridge Investment Research disaffiliated with Lee on August 10, 2021. Notably, he was permitted to resign because of allegedly reusing client signatures. The broker denies Cambridge Investment Research's allegations.
Evidently, John Lee worked for NMIS. On September 15, 2010, Lee was permitted to resign amid allegations of private securities transactions. However, Lee denies NMIS's allegations of his selling away activities.
Have you experienced damages by investing with John Lee? If so, contact 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 hundreds of investors in all 50 states, represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Please keep in mind that Lee and the brokerage firms Lee has associated with 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.
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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