Bob Ketchum

Ketchum joins Merrill Lynch as Financial Advisor

Bob Ketchum has joined Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor in its Columbia, Mo. office at 2804 Forum Blvd. Suite 2.

Ketchum has been active in the financial services industry for the past 11 years, and most recently at Edward Jones Investments office located at 107 S. Williams in Moberly.

Upon joining Merrill Lynch, he will receive intensive training in the suitability for various investors of the Firm's wide range of products and services.

Ketchum is a native of Moberly.He attended Western Illinois University and graduated in 1975.He is a member of the Moberly Rotary Club, the Moberly Spartan Booster Club, and is the past President of the Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce and the Moberly Public School Board of Education.

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"We're delighted to have a person of Bob's experience and reputation join Merrill Lynch," said Mike Flanagan, vice-president.