First Western director receives 974 restricted units

Gart Thomas A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Gart Thomas A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

First Western Financial Inc director Gart Thomas A reported receiving a grant of 974 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. These units carry no purchase price and will vest in five substantially equal annual installments beginning on June 3, 2027, as long as he continues in service.

After this grant, he directly holds 25,493 shares of common stock. An additional 72,909 shares are reported as indirectly owned through Gart Investments, where he serves as Managing Partner and disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 974 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Gart Thomas A

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	974	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 25,493 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 72,909 shares (Indirect, By Gart Investments)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents restricted stock units that vest in five substantially equal annual installments beginning on June 3, 2027, subject to the continued service of the reporting person.
2. F2. The reporting person serves as Managing Partner of Gart Investments. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 974 shares Vesting schedule: 5 annual installments Direct holdings after grant: 25,493 shares +3 more

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RSU grant size 974 shares Restricted stock units granted at $0.00 per share

Vesting schedule 5 annual installments Beginning June 3, 2027, subject to continued service

Direct holdings after grant 25,493 shares Common stock directly held following the award

Indirect holdings 72,909 shares Common stock held indirectly through Gart Investments

Grant price $0.00 per share Restricted stock unit grant with no cash paid

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock

Key Terms

restricted stock units, pecuniary interest, beneficial ownership, Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, +1 more

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restricted stock units financial

"Represents restricted stock units that vest in five substantially equal annual installments"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

pecuniary interest financial

"disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"

beneficial ownership regulatory

"disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

"for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended"

A provision of federal securities law that requires company insiders—directors, officers and large shareholders—to publicly report their stock holdings and trades and to surrender any “short-swing” profits from purchases and sales within a six-month window. It acts like a rule that forces leaders to announce their trades and prevents quick buy-sell windfalls, giving investors transparency into insider activity and reducing opportunities for unfair gain.

indirect ownership financial

"The reporting person serves as Managing Partner of Gart Investments"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Gart Thomas A report for MYFW?

Director Gart Thomas A reported receiving 974 restricted stock units of First Western Financial common stock as a compensation grant. The units carry no purchase price and vest over five years, beginning June 3, 2027, subject to his continued service.

How many MYFW shares does Gart Thomas A hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported grant, Gart Thomas A directly holds 25,493 shares of First Western Financial common stock. The filing also lists 72,909 additional shares held indirectly through Gart Investments, with beneficial ownership disclaimed beyond his pecuniary interest.

What are the vesting terms of the 974 restricted stock units in MYFW?

The 974 restricted stock units vest in five substantially equal annual installments starting June 3, 2027. Vesting is conditioned on the continued service of Gart Thomas A, meaning he must remain in his role for the units to fully vest.

Is the 974-share MYFW award a market purchase or compensation grant?

The 974-share award is a compensation grant of restricted stock units, not an open-market purchase. The shares have a stated price of $0.00 per share in the filing, reflecting their nature as an equity award tied to ongoing service.

What does indirect ownership through Gart Investments mean for MYFW shares?

The filing shows 72,909 MYFW shares held indirectly through Gart Investments, where Gart Thomas A is Managing Partner. He disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest, meaning economic exposure exists but voting or full ownership claims are limited by that disclosure.

Does this MYFW Form 4 show any insider sales by Gart Thomas A?

The Form 4 does not report any sales. It shows one acquisition of 974 restricted stock units as a grant and a separate line reflecting 72,909 shares held indirectly by Gart Investments, with no sale transactions recorded in this filing.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/05/2026 - 04:19 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gart Thomas A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1900 16TH STREET, SUITE 1200

(Street)

DENVER COLORADO 80202

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
First Western Financial Inc [ MYFW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/03/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/03/2026		A		974(1)	A	$0	25,493	D
Common Stock								72,909	I	By Gart Investments(2)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units that vest in five substantially equal annual installments beginning on June 3, 2027, subject to the continued service of the reporting person.

2. The reporting person serves as Managing Partner of Gart Investments. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.

Remarks:

	/s/ Julie A. Courkamp, Attorney-in-Fact	06/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)