3 Happiness Hacks That Will Brighten Your Day

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 8, 2016 | inspiration, Success

With so few hours, who has the time to have a bad day? I – like many entrepreneurs – am always staying busy, and the last thing I need is to have a day where coffee is magnetically attracted to my outfit. So what can I do to stay positive in even the worst situation?...

Magic the Rescue Pup Takes Care of Her Rescue Kittens

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 27, 2015 | inspiration

When I am not working out new ways to improve my business, or offering advice on entrepreneurship and wealth management, I advocate for causes I am truly passionate about. I am a huge proponent of giving back; from my efforts to create a safer place for women on Wall...

How to Launch Your Small Business Fearlessly

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 11, 2015 | inspiration

When I first moved to New York City I came with $200 in my pocket and a dream of making Wall Street a more responsible and inclusive place for everyone. Yet, just because I was ready to create change doesn’t mean that I wasn’t afraid, because I absolutely...

Success Secret: How to Be Your Own Best Cheerleader

by Elle Kaplan | Apr 10, 2015 | inspiration, Success, Women on Wall Street

When I came to NYC after college, I had $200, two terrible suits, and no job—but I did have a dream of helping to empower people through finance, and a lot of enthusiasm and determination that things would soon work out. After scrambling to find an apartment and some...

New Year, New Financial Life – Resolution: Save Money

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 9, 2015 | Budgeting, Financial Health, Goal-setting, inspiration

So you’re bringing a “New Year, new you” mindset to your financial life. Your first resolution: save money. That’s a great start, but maybe you’re wondering what’s next, or exactly how to go about it. Here’s how to make sure that your resolution...

Setting New Standards, Creating Change

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 5, 2015 | inspiration, Women on Wall Street

Change is created by setting the standards, not following them. This is something I think about when designing all aspects of our firm, from client-facing procedures to the wording on our website to employee reviews and Monday meetings. With every new situation, I ask...