Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Ferguson Wellman Capital Management regarding its recent data breach. The Ferguson Wellman Capital Management data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT FERGUSON WELLMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT:
Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is an investment advisory firm that manages customized investment portfolios for its clients. As a privately owned wealth management firm, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management offers investment portfolios designed for IRAs, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and pension plans. Requiring a minimum investment of $4 million, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management uses a team of analysts to manage its client’s wealth. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management has a second location in Bellevue, Washington. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Serves over 900 Clients and manages $8.2 billion as of 2022.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On December 22, 2022, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on December 21, 2022. On January 19, 2023, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Financial account numbers
If you received a breach notification letter from Ferguson Wellman Capital Management:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Ferguson Wellman Capital Management data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Ferguson Wellman Capital Management;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.