First Western (NASDAQ: MYFW) COO stock grant, tax share sale reported

Q: What did First Western Financial (MYFW) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that COO Julie A. Courkamp acquired 2,142 shares of First Western Financial common stock from vested performance stock units and disposed of 729 shares withheld to cover taxes, leaving her with 57,229 directly owned shares .

Q: Who is the insider involved in this MYFW Form 4 filing?

The reporting person is Julie A. Courkamp , who serves as a director and chief operating officer of First Western Financial Inc.

Q: How many MYFW shares did Julie Courkamp acquire and at what price?

On January 5, 2026 , Julie Courkamp acquired 2,142 shares of First Western Financial common stock at a price of $0 per share, reflecting the settlement of previously granted performance stock units.

Q: Why were 729 MYFW shares disposed of at $26.65 in this filing?

The transaction coded “F” shows that 729 shares of common stock were disposed of at $26.65 per share on January 5, 2026. This code indicates shares were withheld by the issuer to cover tax obligations related to the equity award.

Q: What are the performance stock units mentioned in the MYFW Form 4?

The footnote explains that the 2,142 shares represent performance stock units granted on May 3, 2021 . The performance conditions were satisfied and the units vested on January 3, 2026 , resulting in delivery of common shares.

Q: How many MYFW shares does Julie Courkamp own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Julie A. Courkamp directly owns 57,229 shares of First Western Financial common stock.

Q: Are the MYFW shares in this Form 4 held directly or indirectly?

The reported holdings after the transactions are listed as direct (D) ownership , with 57,229 shares of First Western Financial common stock owned directly by Julie A. Courkamp.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Western Financial (MYFW) chief operating officer Julie A. Courkamp reported equity transactions in the company’s common stock. On January 5, 2026, she acquired 2,142 shares at $0 per share upon vesting of performance stock units that were originally granted on May 3, 2021 and whose performance conditions were satisfied, leading to vesting on January 3, 2026.

On the same date, 729 shares were disposed of at $26.65 per share in a transaction coded “F,” indicating shares withheld to cover tax obligations related to the award. After these transactions, Courkamp directly held 57,229 shares of First Western Financial common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,413 shares

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider Courkamp Julie A

Role CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,142	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	729	$26.65	$19K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 57,229 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Represents performance stock units granted on May 3, 2021. The performance conditions were satisfied and the performance stock units vested on January 3, 2026.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/06/2026 - 04:15 PM

FAQ

What did First Western Financial (MYFW) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that COO Julie A. Courkamp acquired 2,142 shares of First Western Financial common stock from vested performance stock units and disposed of 729 shares withheld to cover taxes, leaving her with 57,229 directly owned shares.

Who is the insider involved in this MYFW Form 4 filing?

The reporting person is Julie A. Courkamp, who serves as a director and chief operating officer of First Western Financial Inc.

How many MYFW shares did Julie Courkamp acquire and at what price?

On January 5, 2026, Julie Courkamp acquired 2,142 shares of First Western Financial common stock at a price of $0 per share, reflecting the settlement of previously granted performance stock units.

Why were 729 MYFW shares disposed of at $26.65 in this filing?

The transaction coded “F” shows that 729 shares of common stock were disposed of at $26.65 per share on January 5, 2026. This code indicates shares were withheld by the issuer to cover tax obligations related to the equity award.

What are the performance stock units mentioned in the MYFW Form 4?

The footnote explains that the 2,142 shares represent performance stock units granted on May 3, 2021. The performance conditions were satisfied and the units vested on January 3, 2026, resulting in delivery of common shares.

How many MYFW shares does Julie Courkamp own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Julie A. Courkamp directly owns 57,229 shares of First Western Financial common stock.

Are the MYFW shares in this Form 4 held directly or indirectly?

The reported holdings after the transactions are listed as direct (D) ownership, with 57,229 shares of First Western Financial common stock owned directly by Julie A. Courkamp.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Courkamp Julie A

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1900 16TH STREET, SUITE 1200

(Street)

DENVER

80202

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

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
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/05/2026

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

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

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

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	01/05/2026		A		2,142⁽¹⁾	A	$0	57,958	D
Common Stock	01/05/2026		F		729	D	$26.65	57,229	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents performance stock units granted on May 3, 2021. The performance conditions were satisfied and the performance stock units vested on January 3, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Julie A. Courkamp, Attorney-in-Fact	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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