Edelman Financial Engines, LLC, a financial services company, experienced a data breach around January 7, 2026. The company discovered the incident and terminated unauthorized access on January 8, 2026. This breach was disclosed through filings with various state Attorneys General, including Maine.
The breach affected 5,083 individuals across the United States. The exposed data types include names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, government IDs, and financial planning information. While some sources suggest potential financial account details were exposed, the company clarified that access to EFE accounts was not confirmed. No medical records were breached. States confirmed to be affected include California, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
More details about the full extent of the breach and any additional affected individuals may emerge over time. Notification to consumers was initiated on January 28, 2026.