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 reviewing potential claims from investors who may have been harmed by sales practice violations committed by securities brokers and financial advisors. One of the investments drawing attention is NB Gardens DST, a Delaware Statutory Trust connected to real estate holdings. This investment has generated concern due to reports of risks that were not fully explained to investors. The following sections provide an overview of NB Gardens DST, the concerns raised about it, and the rights available to investors who experienced losses.
NB Gardens DST was created under the Delaware Statutory Trust structure, which allows investors to purchase fractional interests in real estate properties. It was offered by Nelson Brothers, a firm known for student housing and other real estate-related ventures. DST investments are often promoted for potential income generation and possible tax benefits, particularly in connection with IRS Section 1031 exchanges. Investors in NB Gardens DST were generally seeking a stable, income-producing opportunity that would also defer capital gains taxes from the sale of other properties.
Despite these marketing points, NB Gardens DST has been associated with several risk factors. Investors have noted that DST investments are inherently illiquid, meaning there is no ready secondary market if they want to sell. These investments can be volatile because they depend heavily on the success of specific properties. Another source of concern is that these products often come with high broker commissions, which may create conflicts of interest in how they are sold. For some investors, especially those who were not fully aware of these limitations, losses have been substantial.
There are several ways in which brokers and financial advisors may have failed their clients when recommending NB Gardens DST. Unsuitable recommendations occur when investors are encouraged to allocate significant portions of their portfolios to complex, high-risk products that do not match their financial goals or tolerance for risk. Misrepresentation or omission of material facts, such as liquidity constraints or the potential for losses, can also leave clients unprepared for the reality of the investment. Finally, brokers are required to perform reasonable due diligence before recommending a product; failing to do so may constitute a violation of industry rules. If these violations occurred, investors may be entitled to pursue recovery through FINRA arbitration or similar legal channels.
Did you experience losses because of investing in NB Gardens DST due to the actions of your financial advisor or securities broker? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and speak with a securities attorney about the possibility of recovering your losses. Soreide Law Group has helped investors across the country recover money lost in unsuitable investment products. The firm advances all costs and only collects a fee if a recovery is made.
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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