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First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) has appointed Stuart Bernstein as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of First Foundation Bank, effective August 11, 2025. Bernstein, who brings over 25 years of leadership experience, will oversee the bank's consumer services, business banking, and private client strategy.
Most recently, Bernstein served as Head of Branch and Private Client at Santander Bank, where he managed a 500-branch network across eight states, overseeing $40 billion in deposits and $15 billion in client assets. His prior experience includes executive roles at MUFG Union Bank, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America.
First Foundation Bank (NYSE:FFWM) has announced its 2025 Supporting Our Communities Grant Awards, allocating $160,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across fourteen counties in five states: California, Nevada, Florida, Texas, and Hawaii.
The grants, selected through an employee-driven process, support organizations focused on affordable housing, financial literacy, small business development, and food security. CEO Thomas C. Shafer emphasized that these partnerships extend beyond philanthropy, focusing on meaningful community connections and measurable local impact.
The initiative aligns with First Foundation Bank's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) priorities and reflects the company's strategy of supporting causes that resonate with their employees through volunteer service, board membership, or direct involvement.
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM), a financial services company operating through its subsidiaries First Foundation Advisors (FFA) and First Foundation Bank (FFB), has announced its second quarter 2025 financial results. The company will host an earnings conference call on July 31, 2025, at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET.
CEO Thomas C. Shafer and CFO Jamie Britton will lead the discussion of the company's financial performance and provide business updates. Investors can access the detailed earnings report and presentation through the company's investor relations website.
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT. The financial services company will release its Q2 2025 earnings results before market opening on the same day.
CEO Thomas C. Shafer will lead the discussion of financial results, performance updates, and recent activities. The earnings report and presentation will be available through Business Wire and the company's investor relations website. Participants can join via webcast or telephone, with a replay option available for those unable to attend live.
First Foundation (NYSE: FFWM) announced its financial results for Q1 2025 on April 30, 2025. The company, which operates through two main subsidiaries - First Foundation Advisors (FFA) and First Foundation Bank (FFB), will host an earnings discussion led by CEO Thomas C. Shafer and CFO Jamie Britton.
The earnings presentation will take place at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET and will be accessible through a live webcast. Interested participants can join the Q&A session by dialing the toll-free number 800-715-9871 with conference ID 2340475. The complete earnings report and investor presentation are available on the company's investor relations website.
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, before market opening. CEO Thomas C. Shafer will host an earnings discussion at 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT on the same day.
The earnings report and slide presentation will be accessible through Business Wire and First Foundation's investor relations website. Interested parties can join via webcast through First Foundation's website or participate in Q&A through a toll-free dial-in number (800-715-9871) with Conference ID: 2340475.
Participants are advised to join ten minutes before the call starts. A replay will be available on the company's investor relations website for those unable to attend live.
First Foundation Bank has granted $10,000 to Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE) to support their Black Homeownership Program, with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco providing an additional $30,000 in matching funds, totaling $40,000 in investment.
The program aims to increase homeownership opportunities for Black families through:
- Financial education
- Down payment assistance
- Access to affordable mortgage lending options
NHSIE, led by CEO Kailin Scott Peoples, specializes in developing innovative housing solutions and implements shared equity models to preserve long-term affordability. The organization's integrated approach includes property development, financial assistance, homebuyer preparation, and post-purchase support. With over 50 years of experience, NHSIE continues to expand access to homeownership for historically underserved communities throughout the Inland Empire and Southern California desert areas.
First Foundation Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco have awarded a $100,000 grant to TMC Community Capital through the AHEAD Program. The funding will support TMC's 'Racially Just Community-Based Underwriting' program, focusing on underserved small businesses in California's rural areas and Central Valley.
The program leverages alternative data, community partnerships, and technology to facilitate microloans for small businesses that may not qualify for traditional financing. First Foundation Bank has extended its support beyond financial assistance by providing TMC with office space in Los Angeles to facilitate their expansion into Southern California.
The initiative aims to bridge the economic gap for small businesses through technology and community-based lending approaches, particularly targeting cash-based and credit-invisible businesses. Local business organizations can apply on behalf of small businesses, utilizing their knowledge of local economies to support entrepreneurs.
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) has announced a $40,000 donation to support California Wildfires relief efforts. The funds will be equally distributed between the Pasadena Community Foundation and the California Community Foundation.
The Pasadena Community Foundation will focus on supporting individuals affected by home loss, evacuation, or job loss, with emphasis on preserving community diversity and helping generational Black and Latino families rebuild. The California Community Foundation will address long-term recovery needs, including housing, mental health, medical care, and infrastructure rebuilding.
The initiative aims to provide critical recovery services and support rebuilding essential infrastructure, including emergency communication systems, financial disaster assistance, and humanitarian services for low-wage workers and immigrant families.
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) announced its financial results for Q4 2024. The company will host an earnings conference call featuring CEO Thomas C. Shafer and CFO Jamie Britton to discuss the company's financial performance and recent activities. The call will be available via webcast and through a toll-free dial-in number for those wanting to participate in the Q&A session.