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Edelman Financial Engines 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 Edelman Financial Engines, LLC 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 Edelman Financial Engines
Edelman Financial Engines is a financial planning and investment advisory company based in Santa Clara, California. The company was formed in 2018 through the merger of Edelman Financial Services and Financial Engines, both well-established firms in the financial services industry.
The company provides a range of services including workplace retirement plan management, wealth management, and personalized financial planning. Edelman Financial Engines manage approximately 1.27 million clients, operating more than 140 locations across the United States.
What Happened?
On Jan. 7, 2026, Edelman Financial Engines discovered that an unauthorized third party had accessed some of their clients' personal information. The company detected the suspicious activity, terminated the unauthorized access and began an investigation with the help of external security experts.
A review determined that the following types of consumer information were exposed:
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Addresses
- Phone numbers
- Emails
- Financial planning information
- Social Security numbers
The company has filed disclosures with the attorneys general offices of California, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, and the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
Edelman Financial Engines notified affected consumers in writing on Jan. 28, 2026. The breach impacted 5,083 people in the United States, including 26 in Massachusetts, 19 in Indiana, five in Maine, four in New Hampshire.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was compromised in the Edelman Financial Engines data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue potential claims.
To find out if you are eligible and to join a lawsuit, complete the below form.
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