# Martha Hays

> Martha Hays is a fee-only financial advisor at ACT Advisors in Asheville, North Carolina. Martha charges an ongoing planning fee and focuses on equity compensation, retirement planning and tax planning.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** ACT Advisors
- **Based in:** Asheville, North Carolina
- **Fee model:** Ongoing planning fee
- **Works virtually:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $498.9M across 1,089 accounts
- **Specialties:** Equity compensation, Retirement planning, Tax planning, Estate & legacy planning
- **Works with:** Executives, Retirees, Pre-retirees, High earners, Multi-generational families
- **CRD:** 7442375 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7442375)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in NC, SC
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (2024), Series 65 (2026)
- **Firm size:** 10 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.act-advisors.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Martha Hays a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Martha holds no broker registration, and ACT Advisors reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Martha charge for financial advice?

Martha charges an ongoing planning fee.

### Does Martha work with clients virtually?

Yes. ACT Advisors says on its website that it works with clients remotely.

### Where is Martha Hays based?

Martha Hays is based in Asheville, North Carolina.

### What does Martha specialize in?

Martha's specialties include equity compensation, retirement planning, tax planning and estate & legacy planning. Martha works with executives, retirees, pre-retirees, high earners and multi-generational families.

### Is Martha Hays registered with the SEC?

Yes. Martha Hays is registered as an investment adviser representative in NC and SC (CRD 7442375), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does ACT Advisors manage?

ACT Advisors reports $498.9M across 1,089 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Martha Hays?

Through Martha's website, www.act-advisors.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7442375): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://act-advisors.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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