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Martha R. Hays

ACT ADVISORS
Asheville, NC 28801
CRD#: 7442375
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Martha Ruth HaysACT ADVISORS

Professional summary

Martha Ruth Hays is a registered financial advisor currently at ACT ADVISORS located in Asheville, North Carolina.

Martha is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Martha has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 17, 2026 - Present

ACT ADVISORS

Office #1: 521 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801
RIA
CRD#: 173120
Asheville, NC
Past

March 28, 2024 - March 4, 2026

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
ATLANTA, GA

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".
AA
ACT ADVISORS
ACT ADVISORS | ACT ADVISORS, LLC | ACT ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 173120 / SEC#: 801-80418

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2014 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
North Carolina
(3/17/2026)
IAR
South Carolina
(3/17/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/27/2026
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/18/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/28/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 3/7/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

AA
ACT ADVISORS
ACT ADVISORS | ACT ADVISORS, LLC | ACT ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 173120 / SEC#: 801-80418

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2014 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
521 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(828) 398-2802
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A 03-25-22 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,027
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 433,964,272

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Company Information

ACT ADVISORS

CRD#: 173120Asheville, NC 28801

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