Last Updated: October 2025 – West Des Moines, IA
Here’s what you need to know about West Des Moines, IA stockbroker William B. Tunink:
- Name: William Bernard Tunink.
- Current Employer: Not currently registered
- Prior Firms: LPL Financial LLC (10/2021 – 9/2025); primary branch: 1011 Office Park Road, Suite 8, West Des Moines, IA 50265., Avantax Advisory Services (01/1999–11/2021); Avantax Investment Services, Inc. (06/1996–11/2021).
- Other Business Affiliations: A&C Tax and Bookkeeping (DBA Tunink Murray Financial Group); prior role with Agnew Tunink & Associates.
- CRD number: 2738224.
- Stockbroker / Financial Advisor: Registered with 1 SRO; licensed in 18 U.S. states/territories. Exams passed: SIE (10/01/2018), Series 7 (11/02/2007), Series 6 (06/04/1996), Series 63 (06/11/1996).
- Can Broker be Sued in FINRA: Yes
- Discharged by a prior Employer: Yes
- Highest Award or Settlement: $130,600 (Borrowed money from LPL Customer)
- Pending Customer Compliant Seeks Damages of $205,376.
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Tunink, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Loan Money to Former LPL Broker William B. Tunink ? Are You a “Silent Partner” With William B. Tunink?
In a recently filed case a customer alleges that Tunink engaged in selling away by selling “Investment Units” and entering into “Silent Partner Agreements” with the customer. Damages of $205,376 are sought in this pending matter.
A customer dispute reported by LPL Financial LLC indicates the customer lent Tunink $140,000 which had not been repaid. The matter settled in August 2025 for $130,600.
In 9/2025 William Tunink was discharged by LPL Financial. The firm makes the following allegation on Tunink’s FINRA record: “Failed to disclose and receive prior approval for loans from customers; and settled a customer complaint away from the firm”.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against William B. Tunink
Borrowing from a customer / failure to repay a customer loan. (Such arrangements can implicate FINRA Rule 3240 (Borrowing From or Lending To Customers), which restricts loans between registered persons and customers without firm approval and other conditions.)
See FINRA Rule 3240 Borrowing From or Lending to Customers
Recover Your Unpaid Loans (Silent Partner) to William Tunink Now
Rex Securities Law is currently representing customers of LPL Financial who loaned money to former LPL broker William Tunink who defaulted on repayment of those loans. These victims were provided with documents from Tunink purporting to create “Silent Partner” arrangements with him
Tunink was fired by LPL for borrowing money from customers in violation of firm policy.
Investigation of LPL Financial and LPL Brokers-oils, Arbitrations & Customer Disputes
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by William B. Tunink, if you entered into a Silent Partner Agreement with Tunink or if you loaned him money which has not been repaid, contact us for a complimentary consultation with an experienced securities lawyer to learn how you may be able to recover damages through FINRA arbitration.
With offices in Boca Raton, FL, and Austin, TX, stockbroker fraud attorney Bob Rex provides representation to investors nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers, financial advisors, and broker-dealers.
If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call (877) 224-3199 to speak with an experienced securities attorney at no cost to you.
Most cases are handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.