Why It Pays To Stay Optimistic When Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 31, 2015 | Blog, Investing

Being in finance for over a decade I’ve sometimes witnessed the reactionary behavior of some investors the moment that the markets experience fluctuation or volatility. Adopting a pessimistic outlook may lead you to panic, whether it is in your daily life, or in your...

What is the Best Way to Invest Money?

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 24, 2015 | Blog, Investing

One of the most common questions I have been asked over the years has been “what is the best way to invest money?” or “what is the best way to grow my wealth?” I hear this from clients, journalists and particularly at dinner parties or special events. And while I’ll...

Why We Do What We Do – Excellence at Every Step of the Experience

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 18, 2015 | Blog, Entrepreneurship

In the mid-1980’s two siblings emigrated from France to open Le Bernardin; a restaurant in New York City that grew to define excellence in dining. Today, Le Bernardin is one of only seven New York City restaurants to have obtained 3 Michelin stars, and is regarded as...

How Long Will Your Retirement Savings Last?

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 10, 2015 | Blog, Retirement

If you have ever asked yourself how long your retirement savings will last, you are not alone. Whether you wonder about how much you’ll need to save in order to retire at 65, or at any age, mapping out the path to your destination is extremely important, and reviewing...

How do world events affect the stock market? And what does that mean for investors?

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 23, 2015 | Blog, Investing

A number of factors, including lower costs of trading and the increase in high-frequency trading, have helped create a “new normal” for the financial markets in which greater volatility is expected. With that said, there will still be events in our country...