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Keith C. Layman

APPLE TREE ASSET MANAGEMENT
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
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CRD#: 4226098
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Professional summary


Keith Christian Layman is a registered financial advisor currently at APPLE TREE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Keith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Keith has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) APPLE TREE FINANCIAL GROUP INC., 4321 Flagstaff Cove, Fort Wayne IN 46815. INVESTMENT RELATED. DBA SECURITIES, INSURANCE, TAX PREPARATION, SOME BOOKKEEPING I DEVOTE ALL WORKING HOURS TO THIS.STARTED IN NOV 2006. 2) FAMILY FOCUS INSURANCE AGENCY- I OWE 50% OF A SMALL INSURANCE AGENCY FOR HOME AND AUTO. I REFER TO MY PARTNER WHO WRITES THE BUSINESS. ABOUT 3 HOURS A MONTH AND MAKE ABOUT $2,000 A YEAR. 3) CHRIST'S CHURCH AT GEORGETOWN/Fort Wayne-ELDER-I AM ON THE BOARD OF ELDERS THAT IS THE DECISION MAKING BODY OF THE CHURCH. I ALSO AM ON THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHICH CALCULATES THE BUDGET EACH YEAR AND HANDLES BUDGET RELATED QUESTIONS.I GET NO COMPENSATION. 2 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING. 4) INTEGRATED FINANCIAL BROKERAGE. NON INVESTMENT RELATED. FIXED INSURANCE GENERAL MARKETING ORGANIZATION. FORT WAYNE, IN. OWNER. ENTITY THAT FIXED BUSINESS IS PROCESSED THROUGH. 1-5 HOURS/MONTH. 5) One Resource Group; 13548 Zubrick Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46783. Insurance Marketing organization that I wire all fixed (except index annuities) through. Work 1-5 non-business hours and 6-10 during business hours. No client conflict with Concorde. 6) Inkworks LLC, 6720 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46815. Not Investment Related. Part Owner, managed books and finances. 1-5 hrs/mo during business hours, 11-20 hrs/mo outside business hours. 7) Children and Women Support Initiative Uganda, 5032 Hemlock Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46815, Fund Raising and Shipping, Director of Fund Raising, 2 hrs/mo with 0 during market hours. 8) MIAMI NATION OF INDIANS OF INDIANA; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; VOLUNTEER; APPROX. 5-8 HRS/MTH, SOME DURING TRADING. 9) RAY OF HOPE MEDICAL MISSION; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; PO BOX, 15806, FORT WAYNE, IN; BOARD OF DIRECTORS/TREASURER; 2 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING. 10) ROUND TABLE GAMES & CURT'S CAFE; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 5511 UNIT A, COLDWATER RD, FORT WAYNE, IN; OWNER/CFO; 20 HOURS PER MONTH WITH 8 DURING TRADING HOURS; MAINTAINS BOOKKEEPING, PAYROLL, ETC.

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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 16, 2021 - Present

APPLE TREE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 4321 Flagstaff Cove, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
RIA
CRD#: 298437
Fort Wayne, IN
Past

August 1, 2014 - March 16, 2021

CONCORDE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 140367
Fort Wayne, IN
Past

August 1, 2014 - March 16, 2021

CONCORDE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 151604
Fort Wayne, IN
Past

February 10, 2014 - February 11, 2014

DAVID R. KERN ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 115364
HUNTERTOWN, IN
Past

March 20, 2007 - August 4, 2014

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

March 15, 2007 - August 1, 2014

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 30, 2005 - March 19, 2007

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133358
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 28, 2005 - March 15, 2007

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 20, 2002 - July 2, 2003

ATLAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP

RIA
CRD#: 106107
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 18, 2002 - June 24, 2005

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2225
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 19, 2001 - June 24, 2005

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

August 4, 2000 - February 23, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 4, 2000 - February 23, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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APPLE TREE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
APPLE TREE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 298437 / SEC#: 801-130668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2024 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2024 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Indiana
(3/16/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/14/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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APPLE TREE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
APPLE TREE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 298437 / SEC#: 801-130668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2024 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4321 Flagstaff Cove, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Mailing Address
Phone number
(260) 637-7278
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (2/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,095
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 129,876,404

Red Flags


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Company Information


APPLE TREE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 298437Fort Wayne, IN 46815

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