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Cetera Financial Group Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Cetera Financial Group data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Cetera Financial Group
Cetera Financial Group is a large network of independent retail broker-dealers and registered investment advisers (RIAs) based in San Diego, California. The company supports financial advisors and institutions across the United States, providing them with tools for wealth management, compliance, and client support.
Cetera Financial Group serves over 455 financial institutions. Cetera Financial Group operates several subsidiaries, such as Cetera Advisors LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC, and is a member of FINRA/SIPC.
What Happened?
Cetera Financial Group discovered suspicious activity involving a single employee email account.
An investigation determined that an unauthorized person accessed this email account between July 7, 2025, and Aug. 21, 2025. On or around Jan. 30, 2026, Cetera determined that certain personal information was involved in the incident.
The total number of individuals affected by the breach has not been publicly disclosed; however, at least 110 residents of New Hampshire have been impacted.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Financial account information
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Cetera Financial Group data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are investigating claims on behalf of those affected and can help you understand your rights.
Completing the below form is the first step toward joining a lawsuit and holding the responsible parties accountable for the exposure of your personal information.
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