How 1 Common Mistake can Affect Investment Performance

by Elle Kaplan | Apr 26, 2018 | Blog, Investing, Wealth Management

You must have confidence to be able to achieve your most ambitious goals. No one ever succeeded by limiting themselves. This is especially true in the world of investing. Every prudent investor should know how to trust him or herself to implement financial strategies...

Why The Affect Heuristic Is Dangerous For Investors (and How to Avoid It)

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 14, 2018 | Blog, Investing

“The most important quality for an investor is temperament, not intellect.” – Warren Buffett Recent studies prove that if a person has positive feelings towards something, they’re more likely to perceive that its benefits are high, and the risks are low. On the...

Should a Trump Victory Affect Your Investing Decisions?

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 9, 2016 | Blog, Investing

Life is full of surprises, and Donald Trump’s unexpected election victory is certainly no exception. Politics aside, you may be wondering how an event like this should affect your investing decisions. After all, many investors tie their emotions to their investment...

A Key To Success in Long-Term Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Apr 19, 2016 | Blog, Investing

Everyone loves a good story – whether it’s through a best-selling novel or a box-office hit, we can’t help but get drawn into a compelling narrative. Journalists are well aware of this, and it’s virtually a job requirement to make connections...

How to Achieve Long-Term Investment Success

by Elle Kaplan | Dec 18, 2015 | Blog, Investing, Wealth Management

If you subscribe to cable television, you probably already know that we are in what feels like the era of the 24-hour news cycle. In order to fill in their news blocks, cable news networks often turn to “experts” and pundits to fill their daily...