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.