Mercadien Reports Data Breach Impacting Sensitive Personal Information Mercadien, a financial and advisory services firm, disclosed a data breach that may have exposed sensitive personal identifiable information (PII) of certain individuals. The incident was detected on or around November 7, 2025, prompting an immediate investigation into its scope and impact. While Mercadien’s breach notice did not specify the nature of the security incident, the company confirmed that compromised data may include: - Full names - Social Security numbers - Addresses and dates of birth - Driver’s license or government ID numbers - Financial account details - Usernames and passwords - IRS PINs - Payment card information Following the investigation, Mercadien began notifying affected individuals via mail on December 1, 2025, providing details on the specific types of data exposed. The breach notice was also posted on Mercadien’s website, with additional disclosures filed for Maine residents. The full extent of the breach’s impact remains under review.