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Leyna NguyenCEO, VanMay Financial
Senior Executive Field Chairwoman, First Financial Security Leyna Nguyen is a five-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, formerly with CBS News, and a trailblazer for Vietnamese-Americans in mainstream media. She is also making waves in the finance world as the Senior Executive Field Chairwoman at First Financial Security and CEO of VanMay Financial. As a passionate advocate for financial literacy, Leyna is committed to helping the Vietnamese community gain a deeper understanding of financial concepts and make informed decisions. Through workshops, personalized consultations, and community outreach, she empowers individuals to take control of their financial futures and build lasting security. Her mission is to break down complex financial ideas into actionable steps that anyone can follow, ensuring that every family has the tools to achieve financial stability. In addition to her work in finance, Leyna is the founder of Love Across the Ocean (LATO), a non-profit organization dedicated to building schools in rural Vietnam and sponsoring underprivileged children to receive an education. For the past 30 years, LATO has also provided critical humanitarian aid to those in need. With a focus on bridging cultural gaps and offering accessible resources, Leyna is dedicated to creating a future where financial independence and educational opportunity are within reach for all.
CA License#4095680 |
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Denny Hooten, MBA, APMA®Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, Merrill Lynch
Denny is a Financial Adviser at Merrill Lynch with extensive expertise in healthcare finance and economics. Throughout his career, he has helped Fortune 500 healthcare companies navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving industry. At DaVita Inc., he pioneered population health and developed an innovative financial model to adapt to the Affordable Care Act. Denny also teaches finance at USC’s Sol Price School of Public Policy, where he blends his knowledge of healthcare finance and economics to empower individuals and businesses. His mission is to help clients create a clear, strategic path to financial independence. Denny offers comprehensive financial services, providing families and businesses with tailored solutions for long-term success.
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Jen LeNational Marketing Director, First Financial Security
Jen Le is a licensed life agent with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Computer Information Systems. Her attention to detail and dedication to excellence in customer service makes her a valuable part of the VanMay team, particularly as Leyna’s Executive Assistant. As an agent, she progressed quickly and specializes in helping families save money for college education that transitions seamlessly into retirement income. As a friend, Jen and Leyna met at a charity function and haven’t stopped helping people since. From local homeless communities to underprivileged children in Vietnam, Jen has volunteered her time, sponsored students, and is always ready to answer the call.
CA License #4291416 |
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Nikki PhiRegional Marketing Director, First Financial Security
Nikki Phi is a dedicated insurance professional with a rich background in finance and international business. A graduate of California State University, Long Beach, Nikki holds a double major in Business Administration: Finance and International Business. She has been a licensed insurance agent since 2006, with extensive experience working for StateFarm, specializing in home, auto, and commercial insurance.
Nikki temporarily paused her career to focus on her family, but she remained committed to her profession by keeping her license active. She has now returned to the insurance industry, with a focus on life insurance. Nikki's dedication to helping families secure their future and achieve peace of mind in retirement planning aligns perfectly with her caring and compassionate nature. She is driven by the desire to provide the best support and solutions for her clients, ensuring their well-being and financial security. CA License #0F57160 |
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Annie NguyenSenior Associate, First Financial Security
Annie Nguyen has a unique background that blends experience as a former flight attendant and a stay-at-home mom. Annie returned to the workforce with a passion for helping families secure their financial futures. Drawing on the communication skills and attention to detail she honed in the skies, along with the organizational abilities she developed managing family life, Annie now works as a financial planner and insurance professional. Her unique background allows her to connect with clients on a personal level, guiding them through complex financial decisions with the same care, patience, and precision she once applied to ensuring passengers' safety and comfort. Empowering families to achieve financial security became her new mission, fueled by the same dedication she always brought to her work both in and outside her home.
CA License #4377268 |
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Jessie Kien LiRegional Marketing Director, First Financial Security
Jessie is fluent in Vietnamese and Cantonese and passionate about empowering her community through financial education. With a background in teaching, she leverages her skills to simplify complex financial concepts, ensuring families make informed decisions about their future. Having personally experienced the financial hardship that can arise when a family's primary provider passes away—after losing her father to stage 4 cancer—Jessie understands the profound impact of financial security. Her mission is to help families safeguard their future by providing protection against unexpected emergencies and creating supplemental, tax-free income for retirement. CA License #4341745 |
