Keith Layman has been Managing Member/CCO of Apple Tree Asset Management since October 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it.
Apple Tree Asset Management, LLC is a Fort Wayne, IN firm with $152M under management, 780 clients and 6 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Keith Layman’s longest registration was 7 years at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc (2007–2014). Before joining Apple Tree Asset Management in 2021, Keith Layman was registered through Concorde Asset Management, LLC and David R. Kern Asset Management.
- – present · 5 yearsFort Wayne, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 298437
- Concorde Asset Management, LLC– · 6 yearsFort Wayne, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 140367
- David R. Kern Asset Management– · under a yearHuntertown, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 115364
- American Portfolios Advisors, Inc– · 7 yearsHolbrook, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 112697
- Questar Asset Management, Inc.– · 1 yearFort Wayne, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 133358
- Atlas Capital Management Corp– · 1 yearFort Wayne, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106107
- Sii Investments, Inc.– · 3 yearsFort Wayne, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 2225
Investment adviser representative registrations
Keith Layman is registered as an investment adviser representative in Indiana, since March 2021.
- IndianaSince 16 March 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 24 August 2001 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 14 August 2000 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 3 August 2000 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Keith Christian Layman
- CRD
- 4226098
- Firm
- Apple Tree Asset Management · CRD 298437
- Role
- Managing Member/CCO
- Office
- 4321 FLAGSTAFF COVE, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2000
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Keith Layman work?
Keith Layman has been Managing Member/CCO of Apple Tree Asset Management, LLC since October 2018, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Keith Layman a financial advisor?
Yes. Keith Layman has a current investment-adviser registration in Indiana, through Apple Tree Asset Management since March 2021.
How many years of experience does Keith Layman have?
Keith Layman has 26 years in the financial industry, since August 2000, across 7 adviser firms.
What exams has Keith Layman passed?
Keith Layman has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 2000. FINRA credited Keith Layman with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Keith Layman work before Apple Tree Asset Management?
Before Apple Tree Asset Management, Keith Layman was registered through Concorde Asset Management, LLC, August 2014 to March 2021; David R. Kern Asset Management, February 2014 to February 2014; American Portfolios Advisors, Inc, March 2007 to August 2014; Questar Asset Management, Inc., June 2005 to March 2007; Atlas Capital Management Corp, May 2002 to July 2003; Sii Investments, Inc., April 2002 to June 2005.
Where is Keith Layman based?
Keith Layman’s registered office is in Fort Wayne, IN.
Is Keith Layman registered with FINRA?
No. Keith Layman has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Keith Layman’s record?
Search CRD 4226098 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Keith Layman’s full registration record.