First Foundation Bank: Integrated Wealth and Banking Solutions

Our Profile: A Fiduciary-Focused Financial Partner

First Foundation Bank is the primary subsidiary of First Foundation, Inc. (NYSE: FLG), a publicly traded financial services company. The institution’s story began in 1990 when it started providing wealth management services under the fiduciary standard of care. The integrated banking platform was subsequently created to offer a seamless, holistic suite of services.

Originally headquartered in Irvine, California, the company’s holding company, First Foundation Inc., relocated its corporate office to Dallas, Texas in 2023, while maintaining significant operational presence in California. The bank operates across high-growth regions in California, Texas, Nevada, Hawaiʻi, and Florida, focusing on serving high-net-worth individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations.

Core Business Segments and Specialized Expertise

First Foundation operates through two main, integrated segments: Banking and Wealth Management, providing a comprehensive platform of financial services:

Private Wealth Management and Trust Services: Delivered through First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, this segment offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, estate planning, and trust administration. This fiduciary focus is a core differentiator.
Commercial and Business Banking: Provides tailored banking solutions for small-to-moderate-sized businesses and professional firms. Offerings include commercial loans (particularly Commercial Real Estate), equipment financing, and robust Treasury Management services.
Retail and Consumer Banking: Offers a range of personal banking services, including deposit products, residential mortgage lending, and digital banking tools, all supported by a relationship-driven service model.

The First Foundation Distinction

First Foundation’s competitive advantage is its fully integrated platform, which delivers private wealth management, trust, and banking services “all under one roof.” This allows clients to simplify their financial lives and benefit from coordinated advice and service across all their needs—a model that blends the personalized attention of a boutique firm with the comprehensive product offerings of a large financial institution.

Corporate Contact Information: First Foundation Bank (Primary Headquarters)

The table below provides the essential contact details for the bank’s operational headquarters in California and the corporate office location in Texas.

Name	FIRST FOUNDATION BANK (First Foundation, Inc.)
Address (Corporate HQ – Holdco)	200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX 75201, USA.
Address (Operational HQ – Bank)	18101 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 750, Irvine, CA 92612, USA.
Tel (General Customer Service)	+1 (888) 698-7442 (U.S. Toll-Free)
SWIFT Code (Primary)	Not publicly available; typically routed through a correspondent bank. Contact a bank representative for international wire instructions.
Routing Number (Domestic)	122287581