Stephen Ketchum Biography and Net Worth

Chairman of Sound Point Meridian Capital

Mr. Ketchum is the Founder, Managing Partner, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Sound Point Capital Management, LP, overseeing the firm’s investments across all fund offerings. In addition, Mr. Ketchum is the lead Portfolio Manager for the Sound Point Credit Opportunities Strategy and a number of other accounts. Mr. Ketchum chairs the Management Committee and sits on most committees at the firm. A veteran with over 34 years' experience in the credit markets, Mr. Ketchum founded Sound Point in 2008. Previously, he was Global Head of Media & Telecom Investment and Corporate Banking for Banc of America Securities (“BofA”), where he was a member of the Global Investment Banking Leadership Team. As Global Head of Media & Telecom Banking, Mr. Ketchum was responsible, together with a risk partner, for a multi-billion dollar portfolio of bank and bridge loans. Prior to joining BofA, he was a Managing Director at UBS in the TMT Investment Banking Group. From 1990 to 2000, he was employed in the Investment Banking Department of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, most recently as a Managing Director. Mr. Ketchum is on the Board of Trustees of the New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund, City Squash, St. George’s School and the Museum of the City of New York.

Mr. Ketchum earned a B.A. from New England College, magna cum laude, and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School.

What is Stephen Ketchum's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Stephen Ketchum is at least $1.28 million as of October 20th, 2025. Mr. Ketchum owns 92,090 shares of Sound Point Meridian Capital stock worth more than $1,280,972 as of December 5th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Ketchum may own. Learn More about Stephen Ketchum's net worth.
How do I contact Stephen Ketchum?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Ketchum and other Sound Point Meridian Capital executives is 375 PARK AVENUE, 33RD FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, 10152. Sound Point Meridian Capital can also be reached via phone at (212) 895-2280. Learn More on Stephen Ketchum's contact information.
Has Stephen Ketchum been buying or selling shares of Sound Point Meridian Capital?: During the last ninety days, Stephen Ketchum has bought $124,270.00 in shares of Sound Point Meridian Capital stock. Most recently, on Wednesday, October 22nd, Stephen Ketchum bought 1,000 shares of Sound Point Meridian Capital stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $15.60 per share, with a total value of $15,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman now directly owns 95,090 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,483,404. Learn More on Stephen Ketchum's trading history.
Who are Sound Point Meridian Capital's active insiders?: Sound Point Meridian Capital's insider roster includes Matthew Forstenhausler (Director), and Stephen Ketchum (Chairman). Learn More on Sound Point Meridian Capital's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Sound Point Meridian Capital?: During the last twelve months, Sound Point Meridian Capital insiders bought shares 5 times. They purchased a total of 28,000 shares worth more than $434,270.00. During the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 8 times. They sold a total of 16,929 shares worth more than $290,923.75. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 17th when Major Shareholder Guaranty Ltd Assured sold 102 shares worth more than $1,672.80. Insiders at Sound Point Meridian Capital own 0.9% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Sound Point Meridian Capital.
Information on this page was last updated on 11/17/2025.

Stephen Ketchum Insider Trading History at Sound Point Meridian Capital

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
10/22/2025	Buy	1,000	$15.60	$15,600.00	95,090
10/21/2025	Buy	2,000	$15.31	$30,620.00	94,090
10/20/2025	Buy	5,000	$15.61	$78,050.00	92,090
11/21/2024	Buy	4,000	$20.32	$81,280.00	23,326
11/19/2024	Buy	1,000	$20.32	$20,320.00	17,326
8/28/2024	Buy	7,326	$19.90	$145,787.40	7,326

Stephen Ketchum Buying and Selling Activity at Sound Point Meridian Capital

Sound Point Meridian Capital Company Overview

Sound Point Meridian Capital Inc. is an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to generate high current income, with a secondary objective to generate capital appreciation, by investing primarily in third-party collateralized loan obligation equity and mezzanine tranches. Sound Point Meridian Capital Inc. is based in NEW YORK.

Today's Range

Now: $13.91

$13.83

$14.50

50 Day Range

MA: $16.26

$13.91

$18.10

2 Week Range

Now: $13.91

$13.06

$22.30

Volume

21,330 shs

Average Volume

27,333 shs

Market Capitalization

$285.16 million

P/E Ratio

69.55

Dividend Yield

21.28%

Beta

0.25