Kristen A. Ketchum

Kristen has been in the investment field for 20 years working with The Davies Investment Group on planning needs and implementing personal investment strategies for clients.  She is registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).  She holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses as General Securities Registered Representative and Investment Advisor and is registered in over 30 states.  Kristen is licensed in Annuities, Life, Accident, and Health Insurance and holds the license for New York Partnership for Long-Term Care Insurance.  She joined Benjamin F. Edwards in January 2014.

Kristen has taken numerous seminars and training courses.  These courses include Financial Planning Process and Insurance, Investment Planning, Income Tax Planning and Retirement Planning, and Employee Benefits through the College of Financial Planning.

As a volunteer, Kristen is a past board member of the Painted Post Board of Trade where she was awarded the 2010 President’s Award. She is involved with a local youth running team, Corning Track Club, supporting the coaches for youth athletes in Track and Field and Cross Country, and assists with the administration of the team. Corning Track Club trains and supports athletes preparing to compete in their high school and college years.

Kristen volunteers for the high school Track and Field and Cross Country team as President of the Running Club.

Kristen lives in the Greater Corning area with her husband, Tom, two daughters, Brynne and Faithe, and son Colten. Brynne is currently working on her Master's Degree through the University of New England and Faithe attends James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA where she competes on the Cross Country and Track & Field team.