Keaton Layman, serving as a Client Advisor at Avantia since September 2020, is a dedicated professional based out of Seattle, Washington. His expertise lies in enacting a liability-driven investing approach to financial planning for his clients. In addition to managing clients, Keaton assumes the pivotal role of implementing various software systems and overseeing the creation and management of robust processes.

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Keaton is a Washington native, an alumnus of the University of Washington Foster School of Business, and considers himself a die-hard Husky Football fan. While attending UW, Keaton served as the president of the Supplier Diversity Program, an organization committing support to small, local business owners. Additionally, his academic journey took him abroad to China and Taiwan. While overseas, he developed a global business perspective by fostering invaluable connections with corporate executives. 

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Recreationally, Keaton is a true jack of all trades. As an avid skier, he spends time each winter in Sun Valley, Idaho. Keaton is a proud member of the Seattle Yacht Club. On warmer days, he enjoys taking his sailboat out on Lake Washington. Each summer he accompanies his family on an annual trip to Canada for salmon fishing, board games, and quality time with his younger brother and parents. Regardless of the time of year, Keaton loves playing his guitar, shooting billiards, and spending his free time with his girlfriend–but he never stops looking for his next hobby.