Financial Health Is A Daily Process

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 29, 2014 | Financial Health

Money is not a goal in and of itself, but a means to achieve your goals. When you nurture your financial health, you help boost holistic wellness in every realm of your life. And by taking control of your financial life, you open a world of possibilities. Money is a...

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...

Call to Action: Where Are The Women In Finance?

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 16, 2014 | Financial Health, Women on Wall Street

In recent years we’ve seen a rallying cry to support and encourage women pursuing careers in STEM fields. This is fantastic, and I fully support it. I also ask: what about women in finance? I want to hear a parallel rallying cry for women in the financial...

Financial Freedom

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 15, 2014 | Financial Health, Goal-setting, Investing for families, Leadership, Wealth Creation

My original inspiration for starting my independent wealth management firm, LexION Capital, came from my mom. Seeing the lack of trustworthy options for financial advice she faced, and especially the lack of options that addressed the unique financial needs women...

Own Your Financial Future By Taking Charge Today

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 9, 2014 | Financial Health, Goal-setting

In all things financial, don’t let fear or lack of knowledge paralyze you—let it motivate you. There’s incredible power in taking charge of your finances. You can own your financial future by making smart money moves today. Step 1: Get a sense of where you...