First Foundation Inc.

First Foundation Inc. is a regional bank holding company that provides retail and commercial banking services alongside wealth management and advisory offerings. The company operates through a network of branch and loan production offices serving individuals, businesses, and organizations across the United States. Its banking operations encompass deposit products including checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit, as well as lending across residential real estate, commercial real estate, commercial term loans, and consumer segments. The company also offers specialized banking services such as treasury management, merchant processing, remote deposit capture, and equipment financing solutions.

The company maintains two primary business segments: Banking and Wealth Management. The Banking segment generates revenue through net interest income on loans and deposits alongside fee income from deposit services and lending products. The Wealth Management segment provides investment advisory, financial planning, asset management, and trust services, complemented by insurance brokerage and data processing services for charitable organizations.

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, First Foundation operates with approximately 562 full-time employees. The company is incorporated in California and trades on the NYSE with a market capitalization of approximately $0.5 billion, positioning it as a smaller regional financial institution focused on relationship-based banking and personalized wealth services.