A new branch manager has been named at Janney in Pennsylvania, although his predecessor will remain at the firm.

Philadelphia, PA-headquartered Janney Montgomery Scott, a full-service wealth management, financial services and investment banking firm, has named Larry Richards as branch manager of its West Chester, PA, office.

Richards, who joined Janney in March 2012 as vice president of investments, replaces Mark Rudiger, who has been branch manager since 2006.

“Larry has been a key financial advisor in Janney’s West Chester office since joining the firm in 2012 so his transition to branch office manager was a natural progression and will be a seamless transition,” said Tom Simcik, senior vice president and Mid-Atlantic regional manager.

Rudiger will remain at Janney as a financial advisor and senior vice president of investments.

Janney’s West Chester office recently expanded to support its growing team; it now contains nine financial advisors, five private client assistants and other support staff.