Investment Advisor, Industry Thought Leader in Ethical and Sustainable Investing, Former Benedictine Monk
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Doug Lynam brings a rare combination of experiences to his work as a behavioral finance expert. A former Marine turned Benedictine monk who later became a financial advisor and entrepreneur, he helps leaders and organizations understand the complex relationship between emotional intelligence and money.
After taking a vow of poverty for 20 years as a monk, Doug Lynam had an epiphany that being broke doesn't help anyone. This insight led him to become an investment advisor and author of two groundbreaking books exploring the spirituality and psychology of money: From Monk to Money Manager: A Former Monk’s Financial Guide To Becoming a Little Bit Wealthy And Why That’s Okay and Taming Your Money Monster: 9 Paths To Money Mastery With The Enneagram
His work focuses on helping individuals and organizations align their finances with their values through conscious investing and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies.
Dough Lynam has counseled thousands of clients on retirement issues, financial planning, and developing a healthier relationship with wealth. A dynamic speaker, Lynam combines profound insights about human nature with practical financial wisdom, all delivered with warmth and humor. His popular TEDx talk and speaking engagements explore how childhood experiences and personality types shape financial behaviors, and how understanding these patterns can lead to better financial outcomes.
Doug Lynam has been featured in The New York Times, CNBC, Entrepreneur, The Street, and numerous media outlets, sharing insights about behavioral finance and the psychology of money. Whether addressing corporate leaders, financial professionals, or general audiences, he helps people transform their relationship with money from one of anxiety or avoidance into a tool for positive change.
Doug Lynam's mission is to show that financial success and spiritual fulfillment aren't mutually exclusive – they're two sides of the same coin.
"Doug gave a terrific talk that brought heart to the idea of money.""Jonathan Gravnor-- journalist, broadcaster, author, and speaker.
"His delivery is so good! Lots of nice pauses, jokes, and eye contact with the audience"Jason Corder --TEDx and Keynote Speaker | Actor | Comedian
"love it!""Scott Dauenhauer
"A monk, a Marine, and a money manager walk into a bar . . . actually, they wrote a book and they are all the same person! Doug Lynam is one of the most interesting people I know."Richard Rohr, author of The Universal Christ and Falling Upward
"I loved it! You would do well to read this book. From Monk To Money Manager is the perfect blend of psychological insight, spiritual values, and practical financial advice. Doug is going to help a lot of people grow up in their relationship with money. I realized that I’m a ‘Deer In Headlights,’ and Doug’s insights helped me examine my aversion to money."
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