Nam Nguyễn

At age 30, Mr. Nguyễn Nam fled Vietnam by boat with his family and successfully resettled in the U.S. in late 1979. With no degree or assets, he excelled academically at San Diego City College and was hired by an electrical company at an engineer’s salary. Driven to learn, he studied finance, real estate, and tax after hours. In 1987, he and his wife opened their own office, using it as a platform to serve the Vietnamese community—not only in tax and real estate, but also in public health, social services, and empowering others to rebuild their lives.