Ameriprise Financial Services Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
If you received a data breach notification from Ameriprise Financial Services, time is limited to protect your identity and pursue possible compensation. Request a free, confidential case evaluation using the form on this page.
What Happened?
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC (“Ameriprise Financial Services”) reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General that on November 11, 2025, an employee in an advisor’s office fell victim to a phishing email that masqueraded as a legitimate client communication. The intrusion briefly gave an unauthorized actor the ability to access or transmit certain client data. Although the company has not found evidence of misuse, it issued notice out of an abundance of caution.
The firm’s information-security team detected and contained the threat quickly, then conducted an investigation to determine which clients and what categories of information were implicated.
Data Exposed
The following categories of personal information were potentially involved:
- Name, address, phone numbers, email address, birthdate
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Gender, marital status, dependents & citizenship
- Income and net worth
- Client ID and group ID
- Account and policy numbers & account values
- Medical information
Who Is Affected?
Ameriprise’s filing indicates 1 Massachusetts resident was notified. No additional states have published figures as of December 22, 2025.
Ameriprise’s Response
According to the notice, Ameriprise has:
- Implemented enhanced caller-verification and signature-confirmation procedures
- Offered complimentary Equifax Complete™ Premier credit-monitoring and identity-protection services
Your Next Steps
- Enroll in the free Equifax monitoring service using the promo code in your letter.
- Review bank, brokerage and retirement statements for unauthorized activity.
- Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major bureaus.
- Verify the identity of callers claiming to be from Ameriprise Financial Services by hanging up and calling your advisor or 800-862-7919.
- Document any out-of-pocket losses related to the incident.
Can I File a Lawsuit?
Financial-services firms are legally required to safeguard the highly sensitive data they collect. Impacted clients may be entitled to damages for:
- Time spent monitoring and freezing credit
- Costs of identity-theft protection beyond what Ameriprise offers
- Unauthorized charges or stolen funds
- Emotional distress
Our data-breach attorneys are investigating potential claims. Submit the form on this page for a free consultation.
Company Overview
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC (Ameriprise Financial Services) is a Minnesota-based wealth-management, insurance and financial-planning firm.
- Website: ameriprise.com
- Headquarters: 707 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Year Founded: 1894
- Industry: Financial services
- Parent Company: Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP)
- Employees: 13,600+
- Privacy & Legal Center: ameriprise.com/legal
- Client Support: Customer Service | Tel: 800-862-7919
FAQs
I received a data breach letter from Ameriprise Financial Services — what should I do?
Activate the free Equifax monitoring, review all financial statements, set up a fraud alert or freeze, and call your advisor or 800-862-7919 about any suspicious activity.
How do I submit a claim related to the Ameriprise Financial Services data breach?
Use the consultation form on this page for a no-cost review. Have your notice letter and any evidence of fraud ready.
What information did the Ameriprise Financial Services breach expose?
Potentially: full contact details, SSN, driver’s license, financial account numbers and values, medical data and other sensitive client records.
Did Ameriprise Financial Services offer credit monitoring, and for how long?
Yes, the company is providing complimentary Equifax Complete Premier monitoring. The exact duration is stated in the mailed enrollment instructions.
How many people were affected by the Ameriprise Financial Services breach?
Ameriprise’s filing lists one affected Massachusetts resident.
How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Ameriprise Financial Services?
You can download it directly from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s website via the button above or the Sources sidebar.
