Prior to joining Lexington, Van Voorhis served as a vice president and portfolio/relationship manager at Wells Fargo/Wachovia Wealth Management.

Voorhis also has 15 years of experience as a fee only advisor and has also provided guidance to clients in the Boston area for many years.

Lexington Wealth Management president Mike Tucci commenting on the occasion said: "Karen will be an outstanding addition to the team. The new office allows us to grow in a space that best reflects the personality of our firm and our clients."

The firm had $500m in assets under management as of 30 June 2011.