First Western Financial (MYFW) investors back directors, Crowe LLP and executive pay at 2026 meeting

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Western Financial, Inc. reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on June 3, 2026. Shareholders elected eleven directors to the board, with each nominee receiving over 5.6 million votes in favor and relatively few votes withheld, alongside 670,427 broker non-votes for each nominee.

Shareholders also ratified Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 6,578,057 votes for, 181,161 against, and 1 abstention. In addition, an advisory, non-binding resolution approving compensation for the company’s named executive officers passed with 4,865,971 votes for, 1,218,437 against, and 4,384 abstentions.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Votes for Scott C. Wylie: 6,058,928 votes Broker non-votes per director: 670,427 votes Auditor ratification votes for: 6,578,057 votes +3 more

6 metrics

Votes for Scott C. Wylie 6,058,928 votes Director election at 2026 annual meeting

Broker non-votes per director 670,427 votes Director election baseline at 2026 annual meeting

Auditor ratification votes for 6,578,057 votes Ratification of Crowe LLP for year ending December 31, 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 181,161 votes Ratification of Crowe LLP at 2026 annual meeting

Say-on-pay votes for 4,865,971 votes Advisory, non-binding executive compensation approval

Say-on-pay votes against 1,218,437 votes Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Key Terms

advisory, non-binding vote, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-votes

3 terms

advisory, non-binding vote financial

"approved an advisory, non-binding vote regarding the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"ratified the appointment of Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

broker non-votes financial

"The table below presents the final voting results for this proposal Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

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06/05/2026 - 04:15 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2026

FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Colorado	001-38595	37-1442266
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1900 16th Street, Suite 1200 Denver, Colorado		80202
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 303.531.8100

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not Applicable

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).


o			Emerging growth company

o			If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value	MYFW	NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

First Western Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) held the Annual Meeting on June 3, 2026. At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders (i) elected eleven directors to serve on the Board of Directors until the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders or each until their respective successor or successors are duly elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal; (ii) ratified the appointment of Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the year ending December 31, 2026; and (iii) approved an advisory, non-binding vote regarding the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers. The proposals are described in detail in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting, which was filed with the SEC on April 24, 2026. The final voting results for each proposal are presented below.

Proposal 1 – Election of Directors

At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders elected eleven directors to serve on the Board of Directors until the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders or each until their respective successor or successors are duly elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal. The table below presents the final voting results for this proposal:


Nominee	Votes For	Votes Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
Scott C. Wylie	6,058,928	29,864	670,427
Julie A. Caponi	5,783,658	305,134	670,427
Julie A. Courkamp	6,047,619	41,173	670,427
David R. Duncan	5,827,739	261,053	670,427
Thomas A. Gart	5,629,770	459,022	670,427
Patrick H. Hamill	5,765,781	323,011	670,427
Luke A. Latimer	6,046,846	41,946	670,427
Scott C. Mitchell	6,067,380	21,412	670,427
Ellen S. Robinson	6,056,427	32,365	670,427
Mark L. Smith	5,958,377	130,415	670,427
Joseph C. Zimlich	5,847,745	241,047	670,427

Proposal 2 – Ratification of Appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders ratified the appointment of Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the year ending December 31, 2026. The table below presents the final voting results for this proposal:


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions
6,578,057	181,161	1

Proposal 3 – Advisory, Non-Binding Vote to Approve the Compensation Paid to the Company’s Named Executive Officers

At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders approved, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The table below presents the final voting results for this proposal:


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions
4,865,971	1,218,437	4,384

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.


Exhibit Number						Description

104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


						FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC.


Date: June 5, 2026						By: /s/ Scott C. Wylie
						Scott C. Wylie

						Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did First Western Financial (MYFW) shareholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected eleven directors, ratified Crowe LLP as auditor, and approved an advisory vote on executive compensation. These results confirm the existing board, audit relationship, and pay practices for named executive officers.

How did First Western Financial (MYFW) shareholders vote on director elections?

All eleven director nominees were elected, each receiving more than 5.6 million votes in favor. Each nominee also had 670,427 broker non-votes, indicating strong overall support for the board slate presented.

Was Crowe LLP approved as First Western Financial (MYFW) auditor for 2026?

Yes, shareholders ratified Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 6,578,057 votes for, 181,161 against, and just 1 abstention recorded.

Did First Western Financial (MYFW) shareholders approve executive compensation?

Yes, the advisory, non-binding say-on-pay proposal passed with 4,865,971 votes for, 1,218,437 against, and 4,384 abstentions. This indicates shareholder support for the compensation packages of named executive officers.

When was First Western Financial’s (MYFW) 2026 annual meeting held?

The annual meeting took place on June 3, 2026. At this meeting, shareholders voted on director elections, auditor ratification for 2026, and an advisory resolution on the compensation of named executive officers.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

3 documents