In the first few months, supported by Patty, his wife, he worked from the dinning room table while an office extension was built onto the family room.

Within six months the "home office" was filled to overcrowding with five staff. A house was purchased in Frankston from which the business was conducted and to provide space.

Another move was needed by 1990 as staff had grown to eight.

Unit 3, 506 Nepean Highway was purchased in 1990 and has been the house of Harper Group Pty Ltd since.

From humble beginnings in 1985, a flourishing practice has developed servicing clients all around Australia.

In July 2004 Mathew Boyes joined Les as a Director in the newly incorporated Harper Group Pty Ltd.

At this time if was providing advice in accounting, taxation, business development and financial planning. Insolvency continued to be provided by L.I. Harper & Associates.

Harper Financial Group Pty Ltd was incorporated in July 2007. A licence to provide financial services was issued by ASIC on that date, enabling us to provide unencumbered services to our clients, on an "agreed fee" basis. No commissions, brokerage, trials or other benefits are taken. Nor do we have allegiance to any Bank or Insurance house or other financial service provider.

Our clients can be assured of receiving truly untainted advice, at a fixed fee representing value for service.

We have many long term loyal staff, including Maree Ferguson who joined us in 1986 and is a highly valued member.

Mathew Boyes joined the practice in 1996 and has developed into a highly skilled well liked professional.

We have enjoyed our journey since 1985 and are proud of the contribution we have made to our clients, to other areas such as East Timor and to ourselves.