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Jay W. Hays

TOWERS WATSON INVESTMENT SERVICES
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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CRD#: 5243522
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Professional summary

Jay W Hays, who also goes by Jay W Hays, Jay William Hays, Jay Hays, is a registered financial advisor currently at TOWERS WATSON INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Jay is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Jay has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Jay W Hays | Jay William Hays | Jay Hays

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 15, 2024 - Present

TOWERS WATSON INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 151 West Fourth Street Suite 500b, Cincinnati, OH 45202
RIA
CRD#: 110473
Cincinnati, OH
Past

March 16, 2023 - September 1, 2023

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
NY, NY
Past

September 22, 2022 - September 1, 2023

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
NY, NY
Past

January 2, 2020 - July 26, 2022

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 35682
Cincinnati, OH
Past

November 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019

MMC SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 103846
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

July 20, 2016 - December 31, 2019

MMC SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103846
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

October 3, 2011 - June 30, 2016

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
COVINGTON, KY
Past

January 4, 2007 - May 31, 2007

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
CINCINATTI, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TW
TOWERS WATSON INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
TOWERS WATSON INVESTMENT SERVICES | WATSON WYATT INVESTMENT CONSULTING INC | TOWERS WATSON INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 110473 / SEC#: 801-46008

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/1994 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Kentucky
(10/15/2024)
IAR
Ohio
(10/15/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/14/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/7/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/30/2011
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/3/2007
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

TW
TOWERS WATSON INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
TOWERS WATSON INVESTMENT SERVICES | WATSON WYATT INVESTMENT CONSULTING INC | TOWERS WATSON INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 110473 / SEC#: 801-46008

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/1994 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
233 South Wacker Drive Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 288-7700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
242

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)

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Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TOWERS WATSON INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. BROCHURE (12/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts129
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 52,220,039,039

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/31/2025
Cover Page
Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
Report
08/28/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

TOWERS WATSON INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 110473Cincinnati, OH 45202

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