MOSES LAKE - Investment firm Edward Jones is increasing its presence in the Columbia Basin with the recent addition of a fourth branch in Moses Lake at 321. S. Beech St., Suite I.

The South Beech Street location joins the two Edward Jones locations on Broadway Avenue and the office on South Pioneer Way.

Financial advisor Justin Ashley will run the new branch, along with branch office administrator Tiffany Vehrs.

Ashley said he moved into the new location about a month ago. Before coming to Moses Lake, he operated the Edward Jones office in Quincy for more than six years.

Edward Jones provides retirement planning services for individuals and businesses, he said. Financial advisors can help people with stocks, bonds, annuities and IRA's, and investments, said Ashley.

"We also do college savings plans, so we're what you call a full brokerage firm," he said.

Although he ran the Quincy office for many years, Ashley said he considers Moses Lake home. He currently lives in the city with his wife, Kim, who is originally from Moses Lake, and two kids.

"We're part of the community and we're here for the long haul," he said.

Ashley said he is excited to help other Moses Lake residents plan for their financial futures.

"If they're concerned about retirement, then they should talk to a financial advisor and go over a plan and figure out what's the best way to get to that goal of retiring," he said.

Ashley said the community is invited to his office's open house on May 1 to learn more about services at Edward Jones. The open house will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., he said.