AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why AdvisorCheck
JH

John Michael Hays

EAGLE STRATEGIES
WALTHAM, MA
·CRD# 2918769·29 years experience

Professional Summary

John Michael Hays, who also goes by J Michael Hays, Michael Hays, is a registered financial advisor currently at EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC located in Waltham, Massachusetts and NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC located in Waltham, Massachusetts. John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3, Series 31, Series 7, Series...

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

J Michael Hays, Michael Hays

Blog Corner

Similar Advisors

Stephen Albert Zahka
Marlborough, MA · CRD#
View profile
Julian Brett Morris
Julian Brett Morris

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#
TR
Tamara Kaila Rose

STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#

Videos & Posts

This advisor has not added any videos or posts yet.

Similar Advisors

Marlborough, MA · CRD#
Julian Brett Morris
Julian Brett Morris

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#
HS
Heather A Scearce

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BURLINGTON, MA · CRD#
TR
Tamara Kaila Rose

STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#

Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

Similar Advisors

Marlborough, MA · CRD#
Julian Brett Morris
Julian Brett Morris

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#
HS
Heather A Scearce

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BURLINGTON, MA · CRD#
TR
Tamara Kaila Rose

STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#

Disclosures are events reported to regulators, such as customer disputes, regulatory actions, employment separations, or financial events. Some are resolved, denied, or contested — a disclosure is not a verdict. We recommend asking an advisor directly about any disclosure on their record.

Disclosures on record.

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities. Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Marlborough, MA · CRD#
Julian Brett Morris
Julian Brett Morris

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#
HS
Heather A Scearce

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BURLINGTON, MA · CRD#
TR
Tamara Kaila Rose

STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#

Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC·CRD# 110826
RIA
201 Jones Road 5th Floor, Waltham, MA 02451
January 13, 2026 - Present
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
201 Jones Road 5th Floor, Waltham, MA 02451
August 15, 2025 - Present
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
RIA
Boston, MA
June 1, 2009 - April 22, 2024
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
BD
Boston, MA
June 1, 2009 - April 22, 2024
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
RIA
Middleton, MA
April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
BD
Middleton, MA
April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
RIA
Portsmouth, NH
June 2, 2006 - April 2, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Portsmouth, NH
June 2, 2006 - April 2, 2007
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Portsmouth, NH
July 17, 2003 - June 13, 2006
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Portsmouth, NH
September 15, 1997 - June 13, 2006

Similar Advisors

Marlborough, MA · CRD#
Julian Brett Morris
Julian Brett Morris

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#
HS
Heather A Scearce

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BURLINGTON, MA · CRD#
TR
Tamara Kaila Rose

STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#

Current Firm

ES
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

EAGLE STRATEGIES CORP | EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

CRD#: 110826 / SEC#: 801-32987
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/1988 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

51 Madison Avenue 12th Floor, New York, NY 10010

Mailing Address

51 Madison Avenue Floor 3b, Room 0304, New York, NY 10010

Phone Number

(888) 695-3245

# of Employees

3,190

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APPENDIX 1 DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (7/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

133,900

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$32,040,850,438

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/27/2026Cover PageReport
01/24/2025Cover PageReport
04/25/2024Cover PageReport
12/20/2023Cover PageReport

Similar Advisors

Marlborough, MA · CRD#
Julian Brett Morris
Julian Brett Morris

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#
HS
Heather A Scearce

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BURLINGTON, MA · CRD#
TR
Tamara Kaila Rose

STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#

Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

[Bunker Hill Shores Association; Homeowner's association; 1210 Bunker Hill Road, Jefferson, ME 04348; Start Date 03/2026; Role/Title: Board Member; Not Investment Related; .25 hours per month; 0 hours per month during securities trading hours]

Similar Advisors

Marlborough, MA · CRD#
Julian Brett Morris
Julian Brett Morris

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#
HS
Heather A Scearce

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BURLINGTON, MA · CRD#
TR
Tamara Kaila Rose

STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
ES
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

EAGLE STRATEGIES CORP | EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

CRD#: 110826 / SEC#: 801-32987
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/1988 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Massachusetts
(8/15/2025)
IAR
Massachusetts
(1/13/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/25/2025)
IAR
New Hampshire
(1/14/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1997About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Nov 2016About the Series 3 exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Mar 2006About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Jul 2006About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jun 2006About the Series 9 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

Similar Advisors

Marlborough, MA · CRD#
Julian Brett Morris
Julian Brett Morris

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#
HS
Heather A Scearce

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BURLINGTON, MA · CRD#
TR
Tamara Kaila Rose

STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view John Michael Hays's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Similar Advisors

Marlborough, MA · CRD#
Julian Brett Morris
Julian Brett Morris

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#
HS
Heather A Scearce

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BURLINGTON, MA · CRD#
TR
Tamara Kaila Rose

STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BOSTON, MA · CRD#
JH
Follow John
Get alerted to job moves, licensing changes, and new disclosures
Free — no card required