05 Jan Setting New Standards, Creating Change
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...
16 Dec Building Your Company Culture Is A Constant Process
To start off every week, I hold a brief meeting with my team to talk about inspirational and exemplary work. Diving into a busy week with an infusion of positive...
08 Dec Changing the Lack of Women Leaders in Finance
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...
26 Nov An Impactful Way to Give Back This Thanksgiving
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...
11 Nov An Evening of Empowering Women: Women of the Year
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...
21 Oct Equal Pay for Equal Work Has Lifelong Effects for Women
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...
16 Oct Call to Action: Where Are The Women In Finance?
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...
15 Oct Financial Freedom
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by Elle Kaplan
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...
23 Sep Women In Business: Three Stereotype-breaking Truths
The world of women in business is nothing like the stereotype. Catfights, competition, or coldness? Try collaboration, connection, and community. The vast majority of business women are supportive and encouraging...
18 Sep Women Make Excellent Investors
As CEO of independent wealth management firm LexION Capital, part of my personal mission is to help women see that Wall Street is our street, too. While the Old Boys' Club...