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 potential investor claims of sales practice violations possibly committed by securities broker Kyung H. Song [CRD: 2760764, East Hills, New York], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Song worked for MML Investors Services LLC from March 25, 2017, to November 27, 2023. Continue reading to learn more about Song’s disclosures and how they may have affected investors.
Also, a client of MML Investors Services LLC contested Kyung Song’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated October 13, 2023. Allegedly, Song caused $77,000 in losses. Therefore, the client sought compensation from MML Investors Services LLC or Song in this matter. However, this dispute closed without a resolution.
Evidently, MML Investors Services LLC disaffiliated with Song on November 8, 2023. Allegedly, Song was permitted to resign following the discovery of activity with a prospective client in violation of firm policy. The firm also alleged unauthorized activities while assisting on an account transfer.
Suffered losses because of Kyung Song? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities attorney about your legal options. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the United States, represents investors through contingency fees, and advances all costs. Song and the brokerage firms he worked for deny any 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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