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 Valentino Michael Scott (CRD: 1497615, West Hills, California). Evidently, the securities broker, who worked for Centaurus Financial Inc., discloses client disputes via Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Particularly, Centaurus Financial Inc. clients allege that Scott made misrepresentations and mismanaged investment accounts. For more on these disclosures about Scott, see below.
Notably, on February 24, 2023, a Centaurus Financial Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration: 23-00054 about Valentino Scott. Namely, the client alleged that Scott made misrepresentations and mismanaged investment accounts. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on real estate securities. Therefore, the client requested $40,000 in compensation from Centaurus Financial Inc. or Scott. Evidently, this arbitration is pending a resolution.
Specifically, a client of Centaurus Financial Inc. contested Valentino Scott’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration: 22-01512 on July 11, 2022. Allegedly, Scott made misrepresentations. It appears that Scott caused the client to sustain damages on corporate bonds. Therefore, the client seeks compensatory relief from Centaurus Financial Inc. or Scott in this ongoing matter.
Also, a Centaurus Financial Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration: 20-00891 about Valentino Scott. Namely, the client alleged that Scott made unsuitable recommendations. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on real estate securities, mutual funds, and variable annuities. Therefore, on May 26, 2022, Centaurus Financial Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $110,000 in damages.
Specifically, a client of Centaurus Financial Inc. contested Valentino Scott’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration: 22-00509 on March 17, 2022. Allegedly, Scott made misrepresentations and provided unsuitable advice based on the client’s risks and liquidity needs. It appears that Scott caused the client to sustain damages on direct investments (LPs, DPPs) and real estate securities. Therefore, the client seeks compensatory relief from Centaurus Financial Inc. or Scott in this ongoing matter.
Also, a Centaurus Financial Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration: 10-05023 about Valentino Scott. Namely, the client alleged that Scott made misrepresentations, made omissions, made unsuitable recommendations, and committed elder abuse. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on annuities. Therefore, on September 19, 2011, a FINRA Arbitration Panel issued an Award ordering Centaurus Financial Inc. and Scott to pay the client $42,477 in compensatory damages.
Specifically, a client of Centaurus Financial Inc. contested Valentino Scott’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated June 13, 2008. Allegedly, Scott provided unsuitable advice and made omissions. Supposedly, Scott caused the client to sustain damages on GNMAs. Therefore, the client sought compensatory relief from Centaurus Financial Inc. or Scott in the amount of $10,000 in this matter. However, the firm denied this complaint.
Did you suffer damages by investing with Valentino Scott? If so, get in touch with Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities lawyer about a possible recovery of your losses. Soreide Law Group, who has effectively recovered money for hundreds of investors across the United States, represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Scott and brokerage firms Scott worked for deny any 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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