Vanessa Sopke Faced Cetera Investor Complaint About Misrepresentation

Investors potentially incurred losses because of securities broker Vanessa A. Sopke (also known as Vanessa A. Gerlach) [CRD: 4967464, Indianapolis, Indiana], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. It appears that Sopke worked for Cetera Investment Services LLC from October 1, 2015, to August 3, 2022. Keep reading to find out more about Sopke’s disclosures.

Cetera Investment Services LLC Investor Accused Sopke Of Misrepresentation

Specifically, on July 23, 2025, a Cetera Investment Services LLC client filed a complaint about Vanessa Sopke. Mainly, the client alleged that Sopke made misrepresentations involving two structured products. For this reason, the client allegedly experienced damages. As a result, the client requested $5,000 in compensation from Cetera Investment Services LLC or Sopke.

Vanessa Sopke Disclosed Misrepresentation Allegations By Fifth Third Securities Client

Particularly, a client of Fifth Third Securities contested Vanessa Sopke’s sales practices, based on a complaint dated March 27, 2012. Allegedly, Sopke made misrepresentations involving a life insurance product. It appears that Sopke allegedly caused the client to sustain damages. Consequently, the client sought compensation from Fifth Third Securities or Sopke in the amount of $7,500 in this matter. However, the firm denied this complaint.

Did You Invest With Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Sopke?

Did you experience losses because of Vanessa Sopke? You can contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities attorney about a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the United States. Also, the firm takes cases on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Sopke and brokerage firms Sopke worked for deny allegations of sales practice violations.