Ashlee Godfrey Barred By FINRA, Involved In Wells Fargo Investor Dispute Re: Misrepresentation

FINRA sanctioned securities broker Ashlee Nicole Godfrey (also known as Ashlee Nicole Bramlett and Ashlee Nicole Sharp) [CRD: 5889108, Dalton, Georgia], and investors complained about her, based on public information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Godfrey worked for Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC from February 14, 2014, to October 14, 2021, and for Benjamin F. Edwards Company Inc. from October 1, 2021, to November 21, 2023. Keep reading to learn more about Godfrey’s disclosures.

FINRA Barred Godfrey For Failure To Cooperate

Notably, on September 9, 2024, FINRA issued Case: 2022073893001 sanctioning Ashlee Godfrey for infractions. Specifically, Godfrey was permanently barred from acting as a broker or associating with any broker-dealer. Evidently, FINRA alleged that Godfrey refused to provide on-the-record testimony in its investigation into misstatements she made to an investor while using an unapproved communication platform.

According to FINRA, Godfrey misrepresented to the investor that certain preferred securities were insured. Without admitting or denying the findings, Godfrey consented to the bar through an Acceptance, Waiver Consent (AWC). This final order applied to all capacities and remains indefinite in duration.

Ashlee Godfrey Disclosed Misrepresentation Allegations By Wells Fargo Client

Specifically, a client of Wells Fargo Advisors LLC disputed Ashlee Godfrey’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Godfrey made misrepresentations by assuring the client that investments were guaranteed and insured. Supposedly, Godfrey caused the client to sustain damages on stocks. Consequently, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC opted to settle the matter on January 24, 2023, by compensating the client in the amount of $32,000.

Godfrey Disclosed Sales Practice Violation Allegations By Wells Fargo Advisors LLC Client

Also, a client of Wells Fargo Advisors LLC contested Ashlee Godfrey’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Godfrey made misrepresentations about stocks. As a result, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC opted to settle the matter on August 9, 2022, by compensating the client in the amount of $15,435.50.

Ashlee Godfrey Disclosed Misrepresentation Allegations By Wells Fargo Advisors LLC Client

Additionally, a client of Wells Fargo Advisors LLC disputed Ashlee Godfrey’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Godfrey made misrepresentations by advising the client that her securities were insured. Supposedly, Godfrey caused the client to sustain damages connected to stocks. Therefore, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC opted to settle the matter on June 1, 2022, by compensating the client in the amount of $27,558.83.

Did You Invest With Securities Broker Godfrey?
Do you have concerns or questions regarding investments you made with Ashlee Godfrey? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities attorney about a possible recovery of your investment losses. For more than a decade, 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. Godfrey and brokerage firms Godfrey worked for deny allegations referenced in public disclosures.