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 might have sustained losses due to securities broker Jose Anthony Quinones Jr. (also known as Tony Quinones) [CRD: 1310742, Kissimmee, Florida], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Quinones worked for PFS Investments Inc. from October 29, 2014, to December 31, 2024. See below to find out more about Quinones and the disclosures reported through FINRA BrokerCheck.
Specifically, on November 10, 2025, a PFS Investments Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-02462 about Jose Quinones. Mainly, the client alleged that Quinones failed to recommend a properly diversified portfolio and made unsuitable recommendations involving a high-risk limited liability company investment. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained substantial investment losses. As a result, the client requested $500,000 in compensation from PFS Investments Inc. or Quinones. BrokerCheck shows that this arbitration is awaiting a resolution.
Particularly, FINRA issued Case No. 2025084907401 on June 10, 2025, permanently barring Jose Quinones from associating with a FINRA member in all capacities. Allegedly, Quinones failed to provide documents and information requested during FINRA’s investigation into the circumstances surrounding an amended Form U5 filed by PFS Investments Inc. The regulator disclosed that Quinones had been under review for possible involvement in an outside business activity. Notably, Quinones was permanently barred from the securities industry.
Additionally, on December 31, 2024, PFS Investments Inc. disaffiliated with Quinones by permitting him to resign. Notably, PFS Investments Inc. alleged that Quinones was under internal review for a potential undisclosed outside business activity known as Next Level Holdings when he left the firm after failing to renew his securities registration. Quinones denied involvement in Next Level Holdings.
Do you need guidance on any investment losses relating to Jose Quinones? You should contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and consult with a securities attorney regarding a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for hundreds of investors throughout the United States. Also, our securities lawyers handle cases on a contingency fee basis and advance all costs. Quinones and brokerage firms Quinones 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.
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