Jeff Layman

Background and experience
Managing Director - Investments and the founder of the Jeff Layman Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. Jeff has over 30 years’ experience helping clients achieve their goals. He manages an array of portfolios on a discretionary basis with the primary focus of effectively managing risk while seeking to generate above average returns. Jeff received the Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council distinction in 2019 - 2023. This distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors and is measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices and team structure, may also be used to determine recipients.
In addition Jeff was recognized with the Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council distinction again in 2024 and 2025. The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by one or more of the following: completion of educational components, business production from the previous year and professionalism.

The Jeff Layman Group of Wells Fargo Advisors is a dedicated wealth management team offering a wide range of portfolios across the investment spectrum. We combine a defined portfolio management process with retirement, insurance and estate planning strategies, cash management, trust services, 401(k) plans, wealth transfer strategies and access to lending products and services through Wells Fargo affiliates to provide comprehensive wealth management. The Jeff Layman Group has associates in Springfield and Kansas City, Missouri and serves individuals, businesses and institutions in 34 states.

Away from the office
Jeff currently serves on the Board of Curators for the University of Missouri. From 2010 to 2016, Jeff served as a Trustee for Ozarks Technical Community College. He also served as a Board Member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks from 2003 to 2009.
Jeff has two sons, Maxwell and Oliver. They reside in Springfield, Missouri. Jeff enjoys traveling, reading, sports and spending time with his family.