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 losses because of securities broker Teddy R. Ezzell III [CRD: 1527524, Fort Collins, Colorado], according to disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck. Ezzell has worked for LPL Financial LLC since December 15, 2014, and Western Wealth Management LLC since June 22, 2016. Read on to learn more about the disclosures concerning Ezzell and how they may have impacted investors.
Also, a Momentum Independent Network Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-00750 about Teddy Ezzell. The client alleged that Ezzell breached his fiduciary duty, made unsuitable recommendations, and misrepresented investment information. Additionally, the client accused the firm of failing to supervise. Because of these alleged actions, the client sustained damages on non-traded real estate investment trusts. Therefore, on May 30, 2024, Momentum Independent Network Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $35,000 in damages.
Particularly, a client of Southwest Securities Inc. contested Teddy Ezzell’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated February 8, 2024. Allegedly, Ezzell made unsuitable recommendations regarding a real estate security. It appears that Ezzell allegedly caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, the client sought damages from Southwest Securities Inc. or Ezzell in this matter. However, the complaint was closed with no action as of April 3, 2024.
Are you looking for more information about Teddy Ezzell? If you incurred losses, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk to a securities attorney concerning a possible recovery. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the country, represents clients on a contingency fee basis, and advances all costs. Ezzell and brokerage firms Ezzell 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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