Frank Bevenour has been named to take over the local Edward Jones office located at 800 Towne Parke, Suite 300B. Bevenour transferred to Rincon from an Edward Jones office in Okatie, S.C.

“We’re very proud to have Frank represent us in Rincon,” said James D. Weddle, the firm’s managing partner. “The people of this community have grown to rely on our firm for their investment needs, and I am confident Frank will continue our outstanding tradition by providing one-on-one service to our clients.”

Kim Riggs is serving as branch office administrator.

“I am very excited about working with Frank,” she said. “Together we will provide investors with unparalleled personal service.”

Bevenour said he is enthusiastic about taking over the office.

“I joined this firm because I was impressed with its commitment to individual investors,” he said. “Now I’m looking forward to meeting with the individuals here to help them meet their financial goals.”

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the U.S. and, through its affiliates, in Canada and the United Kingdom. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the local branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work.

firm’s 10,000-plus financial advisors work directly with more than 7 million clients to understand their personal goals — from college savings to retirement — and create long-term investment strategies that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy.

Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones interactive Web site is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting Web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com.