Carmen Wong Ulrich Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Carmen Wong Ulrich is a seasoned personal finance expert, author, and educator with a multifaceted career spanning media, academia, and financial planning. Born and raised in New York City, she is of Dominican and Chinese descent. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and art history from Fairfield University and a Master’s degree in psychology from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Carmen began her career in financial journalism as a special projects editor at Money magazine. She later co-created and hosted On the Money, CNBC’s national daily personal finance program. Her expertise has been featured on major networks including NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, CNN, and ABC’s The View. She has also contributed to Glamour, Latina, Essence, Men’s Health, and The New York Times. In addition to her media work, Carmen co-founded an all-female financial planning firm and served as an Assistant Professor of Finance and Risk Engineering at NYU’s Polytechnic Institute. Her speaking engagements have taken her to diverse audiences, from corporate executives to college students, where she addresses topics such as behavioral economics and financial empowerment. An advocate for diversity and inclusion, Carmen has served on the boards of the Council of Urban Professionals and the New York Urban League. She is also involved with organizations like VIVA Broadway and Dress for Success. Through her work, Carmen continues to inspire individuals to take control of their financial futures.