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 investment losses through securities broker Ralph Dennis Courtland [CRD: 4374698, Fairfield, New Jersey], according to disclosures on the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Courtland has worked for Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since January 1, 2008. Courtland's disclosures include allegations of unsuitable recommendations, breach of fiduciary duty, and misrepresentation. These claims highlight potential concerns for investors who have dealt with Courtland and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Keep reading to learn more about Courtland's disclosures.
Specifically, a Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 22-00311 about Ralph Courtland. Specifically, the client alleged failure to supervise and unsuitable recommendations relating to annuities. Consequently, the client allegedly sustained damages. Therefore, on October 31, 2023, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC settled this matter by paying the client $5,800,000 in damages.
Particularly, a client of Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC contested Ralph Courtland's sales practices by filing Civil Suit: P-219005 on September 10, 2019. Allegedly, Courtland, along with several registered representatives, breached their fiduciary duties by mismanaging assets, permitting a third-party to transfer assets from customer accounts, and executing transactions contrary to investment objectives. It appears that Courtland caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, the client seeks compensation from Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC or Courtland. This matter is ongoing.
Consequently, on April 28, 2008, a Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC client filed a complaint about Ralph Courtland. Specifically, the client alleged that Courtland misrepresented tax implications related to an annuity purchase. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages. Therefore, the client requested compensation from Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC or Courtland. However, this matter closed without further action taken by the client..
Did you experience damages because of securities broker / financial advisor Ralph Courtland? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities attorney concerning a potential recovery. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the United States, works on a contingency fee basis, and advances all costs. Courtland and brokerage firms he 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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