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...

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...

Changing the Lack of Women Leaders in Finance

by Elle Kaplan | Dec 8, 2014 | Leadership, Women on Wall Street

A recent feature in the Financial Times shines a light on a very important piece of LexION Capital’s mission and my own personal work: the lack of women in leadership positions in the finance industry and the need to change it. The article notes that of the top...

An Impactful Way to Give Back This Thanksgiving

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 26, 2014 | inspiration, Leadership, Women on Wall Street

I recently blogged about how one of the things I am grateful for is the opportunity to help empower people through client-centric wealth management and help them take control of their financial lives. Another thing I am always thankful for is the influence of mentors....

An Evening of Empowering Women: Women of the Year

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 11, 2014 | inspiration, Leadership, Women on Wall Street

Last night, I was thrilled to be a guest at Condé Nast and Glamour Magazine’s annual Women of the Year awards. Each year that I have had the chance to attend this wonderfully inspiring event, I’ve left feeling invigorated and excited to tackle the work...

Equal Pay for Equal Work Has Lifelong Effects for Women

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 21, 2014 | Independent fiduciary, Women on Wall Street

Equal pay for equal work: The oft-quoted figure is that women earn 77 cents for every dollar earned by their comparably educated, comparably experienced male counterparts. In my experience, the figures are even worse on Wall Street. I’ve come across estimates...