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First Western Financial, Inc. reports developments for a financial services holding company built around First Western Trust, a private trust bank platform. News commonly covers quarterly operating results, net interest income, loan and deposit trends, asset quality, and balance sheet management, along with updates on wealth management, lending, trust administration, wealth planning, investment management, and residential mortgage services.
Company updates also include market-level leadership appointments and office activity across its Western U.S. footprint, including Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, and Montana. First Western Trust serves high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and entrepreneurs through integrated banking, lending, fiduciary, and wealth management relationships.
First Western Trust (NASDAQ: MYFW) announced three leadership promotions to support its growth across the Denver metro area. Brian Weldon, previously Market President of Cherry Creek, has been appointed Regional President. Bryce Parietti has been promoted to Market President of Cherry Creek, and Rob Miles has been promoted to Market President of Denver Tech Center.
According to the company, the appointments are intended to strengthen local leadership, enhance coordination across Denver and surrounding markets, and deepen relationships with wealth management clients throughout Colorado and the broader West.
First Western Trust (Nasdaq: MYFW) marked an upcoming milestone by ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell in New York as it approaches its 25th anniversary in 2027. Founded by Scott Wylie in 2002, the Denver-based private bank and trust company emphasizes community-rooted, locally headquartered banking focused on Western wealth creators.
According to First Western Trust, the company has tripled its assets and doubled its locations since its IPO eight years ago and now has about 350 associates. It was named to the 2025 KBW Bank Honor Roll and ranked 198th in Piper Sandler’s 2025 PSC Top 200 Largest U.S. Publicly Held Banks.
First Western (NASDAQ: MYFW) reported Q2 2026 net income available to common shareholders of $5.7 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, versus $6.2 million ($0.63) in Q1 2026 and $2.5 million ($0.26) in Q2 2025. Net interest income rose 4.3% sequentially to $21.8 million, as net interest margin expanded 9 bps to 2.90% on lower funding costs and a more favorable earning-asset mix.
Total loans held for investment reached $2.72 billion (up 0.9% QoQ and 6.8% YoY), while total deposits were $2.85 billion (up 0.4% QoQ and 12.6% YoY), supported by growth in money market and noninterest-bearing accounts. Noninterest income declined 4.5% QoQ to $6.4 million, and noninterest expense increased 5.0% to $21.2 million, including a $0.4 million nonrecurring technology write-off. The efficiency ratio was 74.0%.
Credit metrics remained stable, with non-performing assets at 0.50% of total assets and a $0.5 million provision release. First Western and its bank subsidiary exceeded required regulatory capital levels, with the bank classified as well capitalized. Book value per share rose to $28.73 and tangible book value per share to $25.53 at June 30, 2026.
First Western Financial (NASDAQ: MYFW) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Management will host a live conference call and webcast on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MT / 12:00 p.m. ET for analysts and investors.
First Western Trust (NASDAQ: MYFW) appointed Alison Timboe as Senior Vice President, Trust Officer in its Jackson Hole, Wyoming office. Timboe has nearly two decades of experience in estate planning, fiduciary advisory, and trust administration for high-net-worth individuals and families.
She will strengthen trust services in Wyoming and support clients across First Western’s Western markets.
First Western (NASDAQ: MYFW) reported Q1 2026 net income available to common shareholders of $6.2 million ($0.63 diluted EPS), up from $3.3 million ($0.34) in Q4 2025. Net interest income was $20.9 million and net interest margin expanded to 2.81%.
Total deposits rose to $2.84 billion and loans held for investment were $2.69 billion. Non-performing assets declined to $16.3 million and the bank remains well capitalized.
First Western Financial (NASDAQ: MYFW) will report first quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Management will host a conference call on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MT / 12:00 p.m. ET, with a live webcast and archived replay available on the company’s News & Events investor relations page. Telephone registration is required for dial-in access.
First Western Trust (NASDAQ: MYFW) appointed Jeff Miller as Scottsdale Market President, effective March 6, 2026. Miller brings 15+ years of commercial and private banking experience, with expertise in real estate finance and commercial lending.
He will focus on expanding First Western Trust’s Scottsdale presence and deepening relationships with local business owners, executives, and wealth creators while remaining active in community and civic roles.
First Western (NASDAQ: MYFW) reported Q4 2025 results: net income available to common shareholders $3.3M and diluted EPS $0.34. Net interest income was $20.6M and net interest margin rose to 2.71% (up 17 bps QoQ). Total loans held for investment increased to $2.65B (+$59M QoQ) while total deposits were $2.75B (down 3.5% QoQ). non-interest expense was $21.3M, including a $1.4M OREO write-down. Book value per share rose to $27.30 and tangible book value to $24.07. A conference call and webcast are scheduled for Jan 23, 2026.
First Western Trust (NYSE:MYFW) unveiled Adularia, an original digital art commission by local artist Chris Coleman, installed in the bank’s updated Boulder office on January 16, 2026. The immersive animation blends photogrammetry and video from more than a dozen Boulder-area trails to create 3D landscape models that explore memory, movement, and nature. The commission followed a 2023 nationwide search led by curator Simon Zalkind, which reviewed 20+ artists and shortlisted three finalists. The bank cites longstanding regional arts support since 2006.