About Prominence Advisors, LLC
Prominence Advisors, LLC, a commercial organization based in Lincolnshire, IL, experienced a data breach affecting 175 individuals, including 8 residents of Maine. The breach was the result of an external system hacking that compromised sensitive information. Prominence Advisors submitted a notification for this incident, which was discovered on May 22, 2025, after the breach occurred on January 23, 2025.
What Happened
On or around March 25, 2025, Prominence became aware of suspicious activity in its email environment. Prominence immediately launched an investigation, with the assistance of third-party computer forensic specialists, to confirm the full nature and scope of the activity. The investigation determined that certain files in Prominence’s email environment were or may have been accessed between January 23, 2025 and March 26, 2025. Prominence thereafter undertook a thorough review of the potentially impacted emails and attachments to determine what information was potentially impacted, to whom the information related, and to identify contact information for purposes of providing notifications. That review recently concluded.
The data breach affected 175 individuals, including 8 residents of Maine, and occurred on January 23, 2025. The breach involved unauthorized access to names and Social Security numbers.
Next Steps
Affected users have been notified through written communication sent on July 21, 2025. It is recommended that individuals review this notification carefully to understand the specific details of the breach and any information that may have been compromised. They should also follow any instructions provided in the notice and remain vigilant in monitoring their personal accounts for unusual activity. Prominence Advisors is taking steps to enhance its security measures and prevent such incidents in the future.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Prominence Advisors is offering 24 months of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through Experian at no cost to affected individuals. This service includes credit monitoring to detect any suspicious activity and guidance on protecting against identity theft and fraud. Affected individuals are advised to place fraud alerts on their credit files, obtain free credit reports, and stay vigilant for signs of identity theft. Instructions for contacting consumer reporting agencies and steps to mitigate potential risks are also provided.