Doug’s Story

From Marine to Benedictine monk to financial expert, Doug Lynam's extraordinary journey defies convention. After graduating at the top of his class from Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in 1995, Doug made the radical decision to become a monk, spending two decades in monastic life while leading the mathematics department at a prestigious private school.

Armed with a rigorous liberal arts education from St. John's College—the renowned Great Books School in Santa Fe, NM —Doug combines deep philosophical insight with sharp analytical skills. When he left monastic life in 2017, he joined LongView Asset Management, a sustainability-focused B Corp, where he became a partner and helped oversee $250 million in assets.

His bestselling book, From Monk to Money Manager: A Former Monk's Financial Guide to Becoming a Little Bit Wealthy—and Why That's Okay, revolutionized the conversation around spirituality and wealth. Doug demonstrated that financial success and ethical living aren't just compatible—they're complementary.

In his groundbreaking new work, Taming Your Money Monsters: Nine Paths to Money Mastery With The Enneagram, Doug weaves ancient wisdom with modern psychology, offering a transformative framework for building healthy financial mindsets around earning, saving, investing, and giving that transcend traditional religious and cultural boundaries.

Now an acclaimed author, speaker, and coach, Doug helps individuals and organizations transform their relationship with money into a catalyst for positive change. His rare blend of spiritual insight, financial acumen, and disarming humor makes him one of today's most compelling voices on the intersection of wealth, ethics, and purpose.