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...

We’re On A Mission To Disrupt Wall Street

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 11, 2014 | Leadership

At LexION Capital, we’re on a mission to disrupt Wall Street. Our MO has a few key parts: Raise the bar in finance with ethical, transparent, client-centric wealth management. Empower people to take control of their finances and build the rich life they dream...

March is Women’s History Month!

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 4, 2014 | Independent fiduciary

I’d love to be able to say that the “Old Boys’ Club” mentality of Wall Street is history as well – but unfortunately, I speak from experience when I say it is still alive and well. It’s one of the reasons I founded LexION Capital to be the “anti-Wall...

Women in Finance: The Power of the Purse

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 22, 2013 | Leadership

Our economy has become a she-conomy. Today’s women are responsible for making 85% of household purchasing decisions, and contribute 7 trillion dollars of consumer and business spending. Women own 40% of American private businesses and are the major contributors of...

RIP, Zelda Kaplan. Thank you for your impressive legacy.

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 17, 2012 | Independent fiduciary

On February 15th, 2012, Zelda Kaplan unexpectedly passed away during a fashion show.  Ninety-five years young, Ms. Kaplan was affectionately known as the woman who could out-party socialites decades younger, and her death will undoubtedly leave a void on the social...