Martha Hays has been an investment adviser representative at ACT Advisors since March 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Martha Hays studied at Furman University and the University of Georgia.
Act Advisors, LLC is an Asheville, NC firm with $499M under management, 428 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Ruth Hays is Financial Advisor of ACT Advisors, based in Asheville, North Carolina. Before returning to Asheville, she spent five years at Goldman Sachs, beginning her career in Salt Lake City and later joining an advisory team in the firm's Atlanta office, where she was promoted to Vice President.
- Act AdvisorsCurrent– present · under a yearAsheville, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 173120
Investment adviser representative registrations
Martha Hays is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in March 2026.
- North CarolinaSince 17 March 2026
- South CarolinaSince 17 March 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 27 February 2026 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 18 April 2024 |
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 28 March 2024 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 7 March 2024 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Full name
- Martha Ruth Hays
- CRD
- 7442375
- Firm
- ACT Advisors · CRD 173120
- Office
- 521 COLLEGE STREET, Asheville, NC 28801
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2024
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- act-advisors.com
Where does Martha Hays work?
Martha Hays is an investment adviser representative registered through Act Advisors, LLC since March 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Martha Hays a financial advisor?
Yes. Martha Hays has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina and South Carolina, through ACT Advisors since March 2026.
How many years of experience does Martha Hays have?
Martha Hays has 2 years in the financial industry, since April 2024, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Martha Hays passed?
Martha Hays has passed 4 licensing exams: the SIE, Series 7TO, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the SIE, was passed in March 2024.
Where is Martha Hays based?
Martha Hays’ registered office is in Asheville, NC.
Is Martha Hays registered with FINRA?
No. Martha Hays has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Martha Hays’ record?
Search CRD 7442375 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Martha Hays’ full registration record.