The Helfin Financial Services Group was established in 1976 by its current key individual, Mike Papageorge. Mike completed his B.Com degree at Unisa and his MBA with his thesis on medical funding in South Africa. Together, Mike and his wife, Elli, have built up the current Helfin team and they envision the company to become the best independent, competent financial services provider within our geographic area.

The Benefits of using a Financial Advisor

In the financial world far too many consumers make isolated financial decisions focussing on the product and its features and benefits. Whilst it is important to understand what you are purchasing it is more important to understand where the product fits into your overall financial plan. There is a distinct difference between financial planning a merely purchasing a bundle of products for your financial future.
Certified financial planning professionals focus on a detailed step by step process that guides the client to the necessary outcome. This allows the client to understand the financial situation, in its current position as well as a where it needs to be. Once all the details have been collected and a complete financial needs analysis has been done can the financial planner make an informed recommendation with a holistic view and not in isolation.