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 sales practice violations due to securities broker Suzette Lawrence (also known as Suzy Lawrence) [CRD: 2651541, Pasadena, California], based on disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Lawrence has worked for Independent Financial Group LLC since March 15, 2024, and previously was with D.A. Davidson Co. from November 25, 2013, to March 8, 2024. Read below to find out more about the disclosures connected to Suzette Lawrence.
Specifically, on December 16, 2024, a D.A. Davidson Co. client filed a complaint about Suzette Lawrence. Primarily, the client alleged that Lawrence mismanaged her account and did not act in her best interest. For this reason, the client allegedly sustained damages connected to stocks. As a result, the client requested compensation from D.A. Davidson Co. or Lawrence. The claim was later denied on January 9, 2025.
Additionally, a client filed a complaint about Suzette Lawrence. Mainly, the client alleged that Lawrence caused poor performance and losses in an investment advisory account. Consequently, on January 31, 2024, D.A. Davidson Co. settled this matter by paying the client $30,000.00 in damages.
Evidently, a client of D.A. Davidson Co. disputed Suzette Lawrence’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Lawrence mismanaged the client’s account. Supposedly, Lawrence caused the client to sustain damages on stocks. Therefore, D.A. Davidson Co. opted to settle the matter on December 15, 2023, by compensating the client in the amount of $40,000.00.
Are you concerned regarding investments you made with Suzette Lawrence? You should contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and consult with a securities attorney concerning a potential recovery of your investment losses. For years, Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the United States. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Lawrence and brokerage firms Lawrence worked for deny allegations referenced in public disclosures.
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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