Courtney Thompson recently graduated from a trainee position to that of branch office administrator at the Suffolk office of the financial services firm Edward Jones. Thompson has lived in the Suffolk area for more than 25 years.

Shandre Harasty, the firm’s local financial advisor, said Thompson was promoted after successfully completing the firm’s in-depth training program.

“For the past 12 months, Courtney has performed the duties of her job while also working to complete her training and testing requirements,” Harasty said. “This is a well-deserved promotion.”

Harasty and Thompson can be reached at 686-2760. You may also visit the website at www.edwardjones.com/shandre.harasty.