Helen started work in the financial industry from leaving school, joining the Yorkshire bank. After a break to raise a family, she returned to the industry as a Customer Relations Adviser for Santander.

She eventually joined Vela Wealth in June 2006 and quickly gained her CII Award in Financial Administration.

When not working Helen enjoys baking cakes, knitting, long walks and days away to discover new places. She is a qualified scuba diver and loves to caddy for her golfing husband.