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Hello, I’m Daniel Lee, aka Prof DLEE

I help people fund their dreams by making smart money decisions

 

I have been helping millionaires manage and grow their wealth since 2008. I’ve learned quite a bit working with them over the years and I hope to share their “secrets” to wealth here..

“We’re in a good place.”

This is my favorite thing to hear from my clients. Let’s get you to your good place! Subscribe to my newsletter to get my best ideas right into your inbox.

10 Seconds About Me:

  • Grew up bouncing back and forth between Seoul and Detroit. That was difficult growing up but it’s an experience I cherish looking back.

  • I am one of a few wealth managers that hold both the Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Analyst designations.

  • 🏆 won teacher of the year award in my department in 2019. It was my first real award (excluding participation and “most improved” awards) since… 1st grade when I won an award in Korean calligraphy.

  • I believe everyone has a right to know how to be financially secure, and that everyone can if provided the right tools. No more annoying insurance and other product pushing BS.

Some Things I’m Working On:

  • I am a personal finance instructor at UC Berkeley Extension. Current classes include Employment Benefits and Retirement Income Planning , and Stock Compensation and the Management of Concentration Risks and Opportunities.

  • I work at BrightPlan, a fintech start up in financial wellness. We are building technology to make personal finance easy, and good financial advice affordable for everyone.

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