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 due to securities broker Sean Michael Flynn (also known as Michael Sean Flynn) [CRD: 1335032, Danvers, Massachusetts], based on disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Flynn has worked for Commonwealth Financial Network as a broker since September 10, 1991, and as an investment adviser with the same firm since February 7, 2014. Readers may wish to continue reviewing the information below to learn more about the disclosures associated with Flynn’s professional record.
Evidently, a Commonwealth Financial Network client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-01203 concerning Sean Flynn. Mainly, the client alleged that Flynn mishandled a life insurance policy by allowing it to lapse. For this reason, the client allegedly sustained damages related to life insurance products. Therefore, on January 23, 2025, Commonwealth Financial Network settled this matter by paying the client $1,000,000 in damages.
Notably, a client of Commonwealth Financial Network disputed Flynn’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 11-00713. Allegedly, Flynn made unsuitable recommendations during a volatile market period. It appears that Flynn allegedly caused the client to incur damages involving mutual funds. As a result, Commonwealth Financial Network opted to settle the matter on February 14, 2012, by compensating the client in the amount of $40,000.
Did you suffer any investment-related losses because of Sean Flynn? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and talk with a securities attorney about a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the United States. Also, the firm takes cases on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Flynn and brokerage firms Flynn 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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