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Overview
First Foundation has assembled an extraordinary team of financial professionals united around a single cause: to enable growth-minded individuals and businesses to boldly live the life they imagined and preserve the legacy they’ve worked so hard to build—knowing we have their backs at every moment, especially the ones that matter.
From relationship banking to real estate financing and wealth management to trust services, First Foundation is committed to helping clients at any and every step along their financial journey.
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First Foundation Inc.
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First Foundation Advisors
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First Foundation Bank
We’re for the builders, investors, and legacy-makers in our communities
Bank Assets
Private Wealth Management AUM
Locations
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Our Efforts
Our efforts in the communities we serve and with our clients make us what we are today, and we are proud to recognize these accomplishments.
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Model Bank Employee Enablement
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Civic 50
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Best-in-Class for HR Management
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Spokespeople with relevant perspectives
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Christopher Naghibi, Esq.
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A valued resource you can rely on
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Strength and stability in banking and wealth management
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Knowledge of the various stages of one’s financial life
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Locations in California, Florida, Nevada, Hawaii, and Texas
Experienced and engaging speakers
Our team is available for speaking engagements. Various members of our team are experienced in educating audiences across a multitude of topics including:
Financial Services
Banking and Lending
Wealth Management
Trending Topics
Focused on Doing Good
We value our employees' service on non-profit boards, recognizing the benefits for both the organization and individual. We want to acknowledge our employees' efforts and show our gratitude by selecting a Volunteer of the Month and donating to the organization of their choosing. We believe in empowering our employees to make a difference, and we are grateful for everything they do to support our communities.
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Special Olympics Hawaii
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Child Creativity Lab
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