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 might have sustained losses because of securities broker Richard John Webb [CRD: 6712838, Beachwood, Ohio], according to disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck. Evidently, Webb worked for Park Avenue Securities LLC from August 6, 2019, to February 3, 2023. Keep reading to learn more about Richard Webb’s disclosures.
Specifically, on November 20, 2023, FINRA issued AWC: 2022076653101 sanctioning Richard Webb. Notably, FINRA alleged that Webb failed to respond to FINRA requests for information.
Webb did not respond to FINRA's requests for information, prompting the regulatory body to issue a Notice of Suspension on August 15, 2023, followed by a Suspension from Association letter on September 8, 2023. Because Webb failed to request the termination of his suspension within three months from the date of the Notice of Suspension, he was automatically barred from association with any FINRA member in all capacities, effective November 20, 2023. This sanction was a permanent bar affecting all capacities indefinitely.
Evidently, Park Avenue Securities disaffiliated with Webb on January 16, 2023. Allegedly, Webb was permitted to resign during an internal review into signature irregularities on fixed life insurance policy documents for two of his clients.
Particularly, a client filed a complaint about Richard Webb. The client alleged that Webb engaged in forgery regarding her signatures on certain fixed insurance documents with the Firm's parent company, the Guardian Life Insurance Company. On March 29, 2023, Park Avenue Securities LLC settled this matter by compensating the client.
Also, on October 25, 2022, a Park Avenue Securities LLC client filed a complaint about Richard Webb. The client alleged that Webb used an e-signature on a 2019 fixed whole life insurance policy application without his authorization. Because of this, the client requested compensation from Park Avenue Securities LLC or Webb. The complaint is currently pending.
Did you experience losses because of Richard Webb? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk to a securities lawyer about a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has assisted hundreds of clients throughout the country, works on a contingency fee basis, and advances all costs. Richard Webb and brokerage firms Webb 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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