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 sales practice violations by securities broker Mark Aaron Atchity [CRD: 2530342, Laguna Niguel, California], given the public information found on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Atchity has worked for JCC Capital Markets LLC since August 16, 2012, Cabin Securities Inc. since September 16, 2013, and Cabin Advisors LLC since July 2, 2022. Continue reading to find out more about Atchity’s disclosures.
Specifically, on April 7, 2026, a Cabin Securities client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 26-00718 about Mark Atchity. Primarily, the client alleged that Atchity breached a contract and fiduciary duty, made unsuitable recommendations, and made misrepresentations and omissions. The client also alleged a failure to supervise. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages in connection with real estate securities. Consequently, the client requested $3,500,000 in compensation from Cabin Securities or Atchity. BrokerCheck shows that this arbitration is pending a resolution.
Atchity provided a statement disputing the allegations. According to the statement, the client alleged that the firm failed to perform due diligence, while the firm maintained that it conducted robust due diligence. The statement also indicated that the client consulted a trusted advisor and family member, that the investment’s risks were discussed, and that the sales representative did not participate in managing the investment. Atchity and Cabin Securities deny the allegations.
Additionally, a client of Brookstreet Securities contested Mark Atchity’s sales practices, according to FINRA Arbitration No. 07-03590 dated September 15, 2007. Allegedly, the client experienced losses on CMOs. As a result, the client sought compensation from Brookstreet Securities or Atchity in the amount of $650,000 in this matter. The client reportedly named Atchity in the case as Brookstreet Securities’ Chief Compliance Officer and a control person. Atchity denied holding either role. The matter was withdrawn on October 30, 2009.
Are you concerned about investments you made through Mark Atchity? Get in touch with Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and consult with a securities attorney concerning a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the United States. Also, our securities lawyers handle cases on a contingency fee basis and advance all costs. Atchity and brokerage firms Atchity 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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