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Our Story
HP Financial Partners was founded to meet a new demand in the financial sector: the need for elite, off-market talent in today’s most disruptive and high-growth industries.
The firm is led by Helen Pappas, a seasoned headhunter with over 30 years of experience in strategic placements. Her journey began with HP-Associates, where she built a reputation for delivering top-tier professionals across Wall Street. That success expanded into the healthcare space through Salveo Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a trusted staffing partner of NYC DOE, SWBOCES, and other institutions for over a decade.
With the rise of AI, Cybersecurity, Cryptocurrency, eVTOL, and other frontier sectors, Helen recognized a growing gap—and a unique opportunity. HP Financial Partners was born to fill that space: placing equity research professionals and investment bankers, from Associate to MD, who are not only experts in capital markets, but fluent in the technologies shaping tomorrow.
We specialize in exclusive searches for off-market talent—highly sought-after professionals who aren’t on job boards or in the usual pipelines. Whether you’re building a new vertical or expanding a coverage team, HP Financial Partners delivers the rare candidates others can’t find.
Our Mission
To connect the future of finance with the people who will shape it.
At HP Financial Partners, our mission is to deliver high-impact placements across the capital markets—matching elite equity research professionals and investment bankers with the most forward-thinking firms in the industry.
We are driven by a single goal: to find and place off-market talent in the most disruptive, high-growth sectors—from AI and Cybersecurity to Cryptocurrency, eVTOL, and beyond. With deep industry roots and a precision-driven approach, we exist to help our clients stay ahead of the curve by hiring professionals who don’t just understand innovation—they define it.
Why Choose Us
Deep Industry Roots
With over 30 years of experience behind us, we bring a rare insider’s perspective into how the sell-side truly operates—translating your hiring needs into precise, high-impact placements.
Off-Market Talent Access
We specialize in exclusive searches, tapping into a network of high-performing equity research and banking professionals who aren’t actively looking—but are ready for the right opportunity.
Sector-Specific Precision
Whether it’s AI, Crypto, Cybersecurity, or another emerging space, we understand the nuances—and deliver talent who already speak the language of innovation and institutional finance.
Boutique Attention, Senior-Led
No handoffs. Every search is led by senior leadership, ensuring strategic alignment, faster turnaround, and a highly personalized experience—for both clients and candidates.
Let's Build Your Strategic Advantage
The right talent can redefine your firm’s trajectory. Whether you have an immediate, critical mandate or you are planning for future team growth, our conversation will be the first step towards securing your next key asset. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.