Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation’s premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Janney Montgomery Scott 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 Janney Montgomery Scott
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a financial services and wealth management firm that has been operating since 1832. The company provides investment advice, financial planning, brokerage, and retirement planning services to individuals, families, businesses, institutions, and government entities.
What Happened?
Janney Montgomery Scott discovered a data breach on Aug. 18, 2026.
The incident originated with Alation, a data intelligence platform used by Janney, which detected unauthorized access to its system on the same day. Alation took steps to contain the intrusion and engaged external legal counsel and a digital forensics firm to investigate.
The investigation revealed that the unauthorized access occurred on Aug. 10, 2026. On Sept. 1, 2026, Alation notified Janney that certain types of personal information belonging to some Janney clients were impacted.
Janney confirmed on Sept. 24, 2026, that the following types of consumer information were exposed:
Information Exposed:
NamesAddressesSocial Security numbersTax Identification NumbersAccount numbersFinancial account informationYou May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was compromised in the Janney Montgomery Scott LLC data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue possible claims.
Completing the below form is the first step to joining a potential lawsuit and seeking compensation for any harm caused by this breach.
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