

Carmen is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in education, finance, and spiritual transformation. Originally from Puerto Rico, she earned her Ph.D. in education from Texas Woman’s University at the age of 24. After a successful career in college teaching and international consulting, Carmen pursued an MBA in Investment Management from Columbia University in Manhattan.
Carmen spent time as a Wall Street investment banker before deciding to establish her own financial planning and investment advisory firm in 1988. Today, she is at the forefront of co-creating the emergent Ethical-Spiritual business model. She is currently focused on teaching her course New Earth Investing and is actively involved in launching Oneness Financial Empowerment, Inc, a not-for-profit organization, Transcendent Financial Living, a Public Benefit Corporation and other ethical-spiritual projects.
Since I became a Certified Financial Planner and an independent investment advisor in 1988, I have been convinced of the radical difference it makes in a person’s life when investment decisions are made according to one’s values.
I want you to know that you can make investments that have a positive impact AND ALSO provide you with the growth and security you desire and need. Through practical knowledge, you will become an informed and wise investor. The investments you make going forward will serve your holistic well-being while also supporting humanity and the planet. I invite you to consider stepping away from the current economic system and opening your mind and heart to what is possible today regarding how to grow and protect your assets in these uncertain times.

Learning what is systems thinking and how to apply it to Investing according to our heart-centered values and our commitment to support humanity and the Planet.


“Carmen is the one to empower people who truly care about caring for this Earth and want to be better with money. Our purpose and possibilities for where we are going are now guided by a broader foundation of financial wisdom, empowering us as the thriving adults we know we are. You will be blessed working with her”

¨Before the course, I felt stuck. While I had made a few aligned investments at a small scale, I knew I wanted to invest more of our finances in a way more aligned with my values, while also supporting my financial freedom goals, but that didn’t seem possible to do in a fiscally responsible way. I also was lost in the loop of what counts as an “aligned” investment¨
¨I really liked the compass and being introduced to new-to-me thought leaders. It was also super helpful to inventory my feelings about my current assets, and use that as a guide to hold, divest, or increase investments, as well as clarify my liquidity needs¨
¨The course helped me clarify my values and presented many new opportunities I wasn’t aware of. By creating multiple categories of investments, from harmful to no-harm, to positive and truly restorative, I was able to set reasonable targets that feel both fiscally responsible and high impact. As a result, I have made 2 significant shifts, and am investigating several others¨
¨This course brings together many relevant and complementary fields, like systems thinking, spirituality and different versions of more sustainable economics. An approach like this is something that I personally have been looking for, thinking about what to do with my money and how to get by (and maybe even thrive) financially while living and working according to my values. Having Carmen as a teacher, and the group in the cohort has added to the experience of taking the course, and has made it a great joy and something to look forward to every week¨
In the course, Vinus shared his Life´s purpose statement. I found it so insightful for a young man figuring out Life in 2025 that I decided to share it with you.

You will be participating in our PILOT, a deeply meaningful and transformational experience. I look forward to collaborating with you in this island of coherence called New Earth Investing.
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