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CFD Investments 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 CFD Investments, Inc 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 CFD Investments
Founded in 1990, CFD Investments Inc. is an independent registered broker/dealer based in Kokomo, Indiana that operates in partnership with its affiliate, Creative Financial Designs. CFD specializes in supporting financial advisers with a range of products, tools and services.
With fewer than 25 employees, CFD supports more than 150 financial professionals who collectively manage over $7 billion in assets.
What Happened?
CFD Investments discovered unauthorized access to an employee’s email account on Dec. 16, 2025.
After investigations were completed, it was determined that the breach occurred between March 15, 2025, and May 9, 2025. During this period, files, emails and attachments containing sensitive information were potentially accessed.
The types of information exposed in this breach include:
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Financial account numbers
CFD began notifying affected individuals by written letter on Jan. 28, 2026. The company has also notified the attorneys general offices of the following states: California, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
The total amount of affected individuals is unknown, however at least 79 in Massachusetts residents, 10 Maine residents, and eight residents in New Hampshire were affected.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from CFD Investments regarding this data breach, it is important to take the situation seriously. The exposure of personal information such as Social Security numbers and financial account details can put individuals at risk for identity theft and fraud.
Here are steps affected individuals can consider:
- Review account statements and credit reports regularly for any unauthorized activity.
- Take advantage of the complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services offered by CFD through Kroll. This includes credit monitoring, fraud consultation and identity theft restoration.
- Place a fraud alert or security freeze on credit files to help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name.
- Report any suspicious activity to the Federal Trade Commission, your state attorney general or local law enforcement.
- Obtain a copy of your free annual credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus.
Lawyers are ready to help individuals understand their rights and explore legal options. If your information was compromised, you may have grounds to seek compensation for damages resulting from the breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were notified that your information was exposed in the CFD Investments data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are actively investigating this incident and can help determine your eligibility for a claim.
To take the next step, complete the below form to join a lawsuit and protect your rights.
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