UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION
 
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
None
 
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Hanmi Financial Corp.
 
3660 Wilshire Boulevard
Penthouse A
Los Angeles, CA 90010
 
Tel: (213) 382-2200
Fax: (213) 427-7768
 
www.hanmi.com
 
IMPORTANT
ANNUAL MEETING IS SCHEDULED
FOR JULY 28, 2010
PLEASE INSTRUCT YOUR BROKER TO VOTE TODAY!
 
July 14, 2010
 
Dear Stockholder:
 
According to our latest records, your broker has not received your voting instructions for the important meeting of stockholders of Hanmi Financial Corporation to be held on July 28, 2010. Your vote is extremely important, regardless of the number of common shares that you own. Please instruct your broker how to vote your shares today to avoid additional solicitation costs.
 
Please use one of the following methods to promptly provide voting instructions to your broker:
 
1.  Instruct your broker by Internet: Go to the website www.proxyvote.com. Have your 12-digit control number listed on the instruction form ready and follow the online instructions. The 12-digit control number is located in the rectangular box on the right side of your voting instruction form.
 
2.  Instruct your broker by Telephone: Call toll-free (800) 454-8683. Have your 12-digit control number listed on the instruction form ready and follow the simple instructions.
 
3.  Instruct your broker by Mail: Sign, date and return your instruction form in the postage-paid return envelope provided.
 
For the reasons set forth in the definitive proxy statement dated June 18, 2010 your Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you instruct your broker to vote “FOR” the items set forth in the proxy (and “as recommended by the Board of Directors” as to all ad hoc proposals). We respectfully request that you vote your shares at your earliest convenience.
 
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call D.F. King & Co., Inc. toll free at (800) 829-6511.
 
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
 
Sincerely,
 
/s/  Joseph K. Rho
Joseph K. Rho
Chairman of the Board