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 have come forward with complaints about securities broker Ryan Thomas Fleming (CRD: 4378425, Bellevue, WA). Evidently, the securities broker, who worked for Hornor Townsend Kent LLC, discloses client disputes via Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Notably, Hornor Townsend Kent LLC clients allege that Fleming made misrepresentations and made unsuitable recommendations. For more on these disclosures about Fleming, see below; however, keep in mind that the securities broker denies all allegations of misconduct.
Evidently, on June 23, 2022, a Hornor Townsend Kent LLC client filed a complaint about Ryan Fleming. Namely, the client alleged that Fleming made misrepresentations and made unsuitable recommendations. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages by investing in business development companies. Therefore, the client requested compensation from Hornor Townsend Kent LLC or Fleming. However, this complaint is closed with no action by the client.
Also, a client of Hornor Townsend Kent LLC contested Ryan Fleming’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration: 20-04062. Allegedly, Fleming made unsuitable recommendations, acted in breach of fiduciary duty, and was negligent. Supposedly, Fleming caused the client to sustain damages by investing in direct investments. Therefore, Hornor Townsend Kent LLC opted to settle the matter on June 23, 2022, by compensating the client in the amount of $50,000.
Additionally, a Hornor Townsend Kent LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration: 20-02586 about Ryan Fleming. Namely, the client alleged that Fleming made unsuitable recommendations. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages by investing in non-traded REITs. Therefore, on September 13, 2021, Hornor Townsend Kent LLC settled this matter by paying the client $85,000 in damages.
Have you suffered damages because of Ryan Fleming? If so, contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 and speak with a securities lawyer about a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group, who has effectively recovered money for hundreds of investors in the United States, can review your situation and explain your legal options. Also, the firm represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Fleming and brokerage firms Fleming worked for deny any and all allegations 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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