Newly formed benefits firm, Papazian Smalley & Harp, has moved into a 2,400 square foot East Lansing office space.
Papazian Smalley & Harp is the result of a merger among two Capital region finance companies: Independent group insurance agency Michigan Group Benefits, founded by Michael Harp, and private wealth management firm Smalley Investments, created by Joe Smalley.
Jim Papazian, former president of local benefits firm Financial Technology and managing partner of Papazian Smalley & Harp, says the new company meets client demand for comprehensive investment and benefits plans.
"We just thought this (the merger) would make a good fit because we can take care of someone's professional, business and personal investment needs all together," says Jim Papazian.
Papazian Smalley & Harp may also hire a new employee within the next year.
"It's likely we will hire a part-time cafeteria plan administrator in the near future," Papazian says.
Papazian Smalley & Harp is located at 2900 West Rd. in East Lansing. They have eight employees.
Source: Jim Papazian, Papazian Smalley & Harp
Ivy Hughes is the managing editor of Capital Gains and can be reached here.
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