Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Arthur J. Jerry. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Arthur J. Jerry
Arthur J. Jerry appears in the Vermont Attorney General breach report as a Financial Services organization. Based on supplemental research, the entity is likely Arthur J. Gerry, CLU, ChFC, an independent financial advisory practice operated by Arthur Gerry, a Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant with over 40 years in the financial services industry. The practice offers wealth management, retirement planning, estate planning, investment management, and insurance services through Lighthouse Financial Network, LLC, with offices in Great Neck, NY and Carolina Shores, NC. The Vermont AG filing lists the state as Vermont. Note that the AG filing uses the spelling “Arthur J. Jerry,” which may be a transcription variant of “Arthur J. Gerry.”
What Happened?
Arthur J. Jerry was listed in a Vermont Attorney General breach report summary filed on October 6th, 2026. The report identifies the incident as involving a Financial Services organization and states that the following categories of information were compromised: Social Security Numbers, Government ID Numbers, Financial Account Codes, and Credit and Debit Account information. The total number of persons affected, the date the breach occurred, and the consumer notification date were not specified in the filing.
No independent media coverage, class action filings, or ransomware group claims related to this specific incident were found as of the research date.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Arthur J. Jerry (likely Arthur J. Gerry, CLU, ChFC)
- Industry: Financial Services — independent financial advisory and wealth management
- Location: Great Neck, NY and Carolina Shores, NC (Vermont AG filing lists state as Vermont)
- Incident type: Data breach involving personal and financial information
- Date breach discovered: October 6th, 2026
- Data exposed: Social Security Numbers, Government ID Numbers, Financial Account Codes, Credit and Debit Account information
- Source: Vermont Attorney General Security Breach Notices; Arthur J. Gerry — About Our Company; Arthur J. Gerry — Services; Arthur Gerry — Team Page
What Should You Do?
If your information was involved in this breach, you should act promptly to protect yourself. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with each of the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name. Review your credit reports for free at AnnualCreditReport.com and watch for unfamiliar accounts, inquiries, or changes. Because Social Security Numbers, Government ID Numbers, and financial account details were among the data exposed, monitor your bank and investment accounts closely for any unauthorized transactions. If you receive an offer of identity theft protection services from Arthur J. Jerry, enroll before the stated deadline and take full advantage of any credit monitoring provided. If you suspect fraud or identity theft, report it at IdentityTheft.gov for a personalized recovery plan.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
