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...

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...