Michael Balliet is dedicated to providing the highest level of service for his clients, with a primary focus on Orange County’s Coastal Communities. After 25 years in the financial services industry, Balliet has had a successful and seamless transition into the luxury real estate market. The scope of Balliet’s vast experience includes closing hundreds of merger & acquisition-related transactions in the corporate escrow space with an aggregate deal value in excess of $25 billion, advising institutional and ultra-high-net-worth clients on fixed-income trading, and working on personal asset allocation models for insiders of public companies. Additionally, Balliet’s prior experience working as a bond trader gives him a comprehensive understanding of the global markets which is specifically helpful relative to credit and interest rate markets.

Whether buying an investment property or a family's dream home, real estate is generally one of the largest and most important asset classes in one’s portfolio. Michael is deeply passionate about real estate and not only has an appreciation for the architectural and interior design aspects but also knows the investment opportunities that are inherently important to his clients. Michael truly loves helping families find the perfect home to call their own. Michael’s proven track record managing assets and helping affluent families with their investments is a critical skill-set that enables him to offer unprecedented value in one of the most important decisions one can make.

Michael resides in Laguna Beach with his wife, Parisa, and two school-age daughters, Sophia and Chloe

With a strong focus on ultra-luxury homes, ocean-view estates, and investment-grade properties, Ruby works closely with both local and international clients seeking exceptional real estate opportunities in Southern California. Her background bridges global culture, high-level client service, and strategic negotiation, allowing her to guide clients with clarity, discretion, and long-term vision.

Ruby is known for her sharp eye for architecture, design, and property positioning. Beyond traditional brokerage, she helps clients understand the full potential of a home—from lifestyle value and market timing to renovation strategy, resale strength, and legacy asset planning. Her approach is not simply to sell real estate, but to help clients make intelligent decisions around some of the most meaningful assets in their lives.

As part of Daftarian Group, one of Orange County’s leading luxury real estate teams, Ruby combines boutique-level attention with powerful market reach, elevated branding, and deep local expertise. Through Balliet + Wang, she continues to build a platform defined by trust, taste, precision, and cross-cultural excellence.

Ruby is also the founder of Yang, a bilingual luxury lifestyle magazine that connects real estate, design, fashion, art, and culture. Her work reflects a broader belief that luxury real estate is not only about property, but about lifestyle, identity, and the way people choose to live.