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Mercer Advisors 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 Mercer Advisors 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 Mercer Advisors
Mercer Advisors is a national fiduciary wealth management firm and registered investment advisor based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1985, the company employs more than 1,100 people and operates out of 80 locations nationwide.
The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial and retirement planning, estate and tax planning, insurance solutions and trustee services.
What Happened?
Between Jan. 22 and Jan. 25, 2026, Mercer Advisors experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to systems used to store client data. The company discovered the breach and began working with external cybersecurity experts to contain the incident.
On March 25, 2026, the investigation determined that an unauthorized third party had obtained certain personal information.
A threat actor known as ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach and posted about it on the dark web on Feb. 15, 2026, stating that over five million records had been compromised.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Postal addresses
- Email addresses
- Telephone numbers
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Driver's licenses
- Government-issued ID numbers (including passport numbers and state ID cards)
- Account numbers
- Financial account information
- Credit or debit card numbers
- Tax information (including tax returns)
- Estate planning information
- Access credentials (usernames and passwords)
- Medical information (including health information and medical conditions)
The breach was reported to various state authorities in late March and early April 2026. Mercer Advisors notified affected consumers by U.S. Mail.
In Texas, 15,486 individuals were affected; in Massachusetts, 2,178 were affected.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Mercer Advisors data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for the exposure of your personal information. Lawyers are investigating potential claims on behalf of all individuals whose data was compromised. To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the below form.
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