ACT Advisors
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$481,622,592
Clients
420
Advisors
4
of 10 employees
About
ACT Advisors serves individual investors — including high‑net‑worth and non‑HNW clients — as well as employer‑sponsored plan participants and plan sponsors, providing discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning/consulting services. Their standard engagement combines investment management with limited financial planning when requested, and they will engage or recommend independent advisers for specialized services when appropriate.
The firm implements portfolios using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory, tailoring allocations and ongoing supervision to each client’s stated objectives and risk tolerance. ACT typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis, offers participant‑level advice and rebalancing within employer plans, and monitors third‑party managers when assets are allocated to independent advisers.
The brochure discloses several less common practices: ACT actively solicits client reviews (it asks clients to post Google reviews and states it does not compensate reviewers) and it uses promoters for client referrals, with written disclosures and compensation paid from the firm’s fees. It also describes arrangements such as paying for certain EncorEstate Plans services for clients and receiving support or compensation from product sponsors and custodians, and it discloses the conflicts those arrangements create and how they are addressed.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
Up to 2.0% annually (negotiable max)
Financial planning and consulting services: generally $600 monthly in advance for a minimum of 24 months, negotiable and may vary
Account minimum: $25,000
Main office
521 College Street
Asheville NC 28801
Advisors at this office
4
Most active in
Alabama · California · Florida · Georgia · New York · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia
Also doing business as
Act Advisors · Act Advisors Wealth Management · Act Advisors, LLC
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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Advisors at this firm
Douglas E
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Asheville, NC
ACT Advisors
Douglas English is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at ACT Advisors since 2014 and previously at LPL Financial for 14 years and CUNA Brokerage Services for 2 years. He is based in Asheville, NC. ACT Advisors serves individual investors, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services, combining fundamental and technical analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory to tailor portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.
Martha H
Series 63, Series 65
Asheville, NC
ACT Advisors
Martha Hays is a financial advisor at ACT Advisors in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs for five years and has experience in various roles including at the University of Georgia and Pendleton Place. ACT Advisors serves individual investors, including high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, as well as employer-sponsored plan participants and sponsors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services, utilizing a blend of fundamental and technical analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory to tailor portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.
Patrick L
Series 63, Series 65
Asheville, NC
ACT Advisors
Patrick Latta is a financial advisor at ACT Advisors in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Valic Financial Advisors and LPL Financial before joining ACT Advisors in 2015. ACT Advisors serves individual investors, including high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, as well as employer-sponsored plan participants and sponsors. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory to tailor discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to client objectives and risk tolerance.
Roger J
CFP®, Series 66
Asheville, NC
ACT Advisors
Roger Johnson is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at ACT Advisors since 2014 and previously held positions at LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, BB&T Investment Services, and UBS Financial Services. ACT Advisors serves individual investors, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, as well as employer-sponsored plan participants and sponsors. The firm provides discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory to tailor portfolios according to client objectives and risk tolerance.
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