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.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Michelle Elise Anthony (also known as Michelle Elise Murphy, Michelle Elise Murphy Anthony, Michelle Elise Murphy-Wall) [CRD#: 4512228, Tucson, Arizona]. Michelle Anthony has worked in the securities industry for over 21 years and is currently registered with Centaurus Financial Inc. in Tucson, Arizona. Since August 2014, she has been registered with Centaurus Financial Inc.
Recent disclosures reveal concerns about Anthony’s conduct, including allegations of recommending unsuitable, high-risk, and illiquid investments.
On June 25, 2024, a client of Centaurus Financial Inc. filed a FINRA arbitration claim [FINRA Arbitration No. 24-01355] alleging that Anthony recommended and misrepresented unsuitable, high-risk, and illiquid investments in April 2021, breaching her fiduciary duty. The client is seeking damages of $100,000. This matter is currently pending resolution.
On July 28, 2023, another client of Centaurus Financial Inc. alleged that Anthony recommended unsuitable, high-risk, and illiquid investments. The client requested $117,000 in damages. On March 4, 2024, the dispute closed with no action taken.
On June 29, 2023, a client of Centaurus Financial Inc. filed a complaint alleging that Anthony recommended a high-risk, unsuitable, and illiquid investment in January 2021. The client sought $100,000 in damages. On March 15, 2024, Centaurus Financial Inc. settled the matter for $59,709.66. Anthony denied any wrongdoing.
On May 9, 2022, a client of Centaurus Financial Inc. alleged that Anthony recommended illiquid investments between 2020 and 2021. The client sought $100,000 in damages. On July 7, 2023, the firm settled the case for $47,500. Anthony denied any wrongdoing.
On August 8, 2014, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC permitted Anthony to resign following concerns about an inaccurate document she provided to a third party. Anthony denies the allegations and asserts that her departure was voluntary.
Looking for more information about Michelle Anthony? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 to consult with a securities attorney. The team at Soreide Law Group works on a contingency basis, advances all costs, and assists investors across the country with recovering losses from sales practice misconduct. Anthony and Centaurus Financial Inc. 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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