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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-38595 FIRS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

INVESTOR PRESENTATION July 2025 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The

INVESTOR PRESENTATION July 2025 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

First Western Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Second Quarter 2025 Summary •Total loans increased $115 million, or 4.7%, from $2.43 billion as of Q1 2025 to $2.54 billion as of Q2 2025 •Net interest margin increased 6 basis points from 2.61% in Q1 2025 to 2.67% in Q2 2025 •Net interest income increased $0.4 million from $17.5 million in Q1 2025 to $17.9 million in Q2 2025

Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

myfw-20250724xex992a01 Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 20, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 20, 2025 Registration No.

Power of attorney

POWER OF ATTORNEY Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Scott C.

Filing Fee Table

Exhibit 107 CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLE Form S-8 (Form Type) First Western Financial, Inc.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 05, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 05, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN (As Amended and Restated Effective April 23, 2025)

FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN (As Amended and Restated Effective April 23, 2025) 1. Background & Purpose. 1.1 This First Western Financial, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective April 23, 2025 (the “Plan”), is adopted by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of First Western Financial, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the “Company”, which term will inclu

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 4, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 03, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders June 4, 2025 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders June 4, 2025 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 29, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 29, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi

INVESTOR PRESENTATION June 2025 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The

ex991-myfwx20250529xex99 INVESTOR PRESENTATION June 2025 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-38595 FIR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or orga

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.____)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a

2024 Annual Report Cumulus and Cottonwoods by Jeff Aeling , First Western Art Collection To Our Shareholders: While economic conditions and interest rates created a challenging operating environment in 2024, we continued to execute well on our strate

2024 Annual Report Cumulus and Cottonwoods by Jeff Aeling , First Western Art Collection To Our Shareholders: While economic conditions and interest rates created a challenging operating environment in 2024, we continued to execute well on our strategic priorities and achieved many of our key objectives for the year.

First Quarter 2025 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

First Quarter 2025 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

First Western Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results First Quarter 2025 Summary •Net income available to common shareholders of $4.2 million in Q1 2025, compared to $2.7 million in Q4 2024 •Diluted earnings per share of $0.43 in Q1 2025, compared to $0.28 in Q4 2024 •Net interest income of $17.5 million in Q1 2025, compared to $16.9 million in Q4 2024 •Net interest margin increa

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or orga

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 07, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or orga

Subsidiaries of First Western Financial, Inc.

Exhibit 21.1 First Western Financial, Inc. Subsidiaries Entity Name State of Incorporation First Western Trust Bank Colorado, U.S.A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number 001-38595 First We

Description of Registrant’s Securities

DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES As of December 31, 2024, First Western Financial, Inc.

INVESTOR PRESENTATION March 2025 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Th

INVESTOR PRESENTATION March 2025 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Insider Trading Policy

EXHIBIT 19.1 Insider Trading Policy Effective November 1, 2024 This Insider Trading Policy (the “Policy”) describes the standards of First Western Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) on trading, and causing the trading of, the Company’s securities or securities of certain other publicly traded companies while in possession of confidential information. This Policy is divided into t

First Western Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results Fourth Quarter 2024 Summary •Net income available to common shareholders of $2.7 million in Q4 2024, compared to $2.1 million in Q3 2024 •Diluted earnings per share of $0.28 in Q4 2024, compared to $0.22 in Q3 2024 •Net interest income of $16.9 million in Q4 2024, compared to $15.6 million in Q3 2024 •Net interest margin incr

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 23, 2025 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

Fourth Quarter 2024 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

INVESTOR PRESENTATION November 2024 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

INVESTOR PRESENTATION November 2024 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-38595

First Western Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Third Quarter 2024 Summary •Net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million in Q3 2024, compared to $1.1 million in Q2 2024 •Diluted earnings per share of $0.22 in Q3 2024, compared to $0.11 in Q2 2024 •Total deposits increased 3.7% from $2.41 billion in Q2 2024 to $2.50 billion in Q3 2024. Noninterest-bearing depo

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

Third Quarter 2024 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 Statements in this presentation regarding our expectations and beliefs about our future financial performance and financial condition, as well as trends in our business and markets are “forward-looking

Third Quarter 2024 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 Statements in this presentation regarding our expectations and beliefs about our future financial performance and financial condition, as well as trends in our business and markets are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-38595 FIRS

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

INVESTOR PRESENTATION July 2024 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The

INVESTOR PRESENTATION July 2024 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 23, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

First Western Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Second Quarter 2024 Summary •Book value per common share increased 0.1% from $25.52 in Q1 2024 to $25.55 in Q2 2024. Tangible book value per common share(1) increased 0.2% from $22.21 in Q1 2024 to $22.27 in Q2 2024 •Net interest margin stabilized during the quarter, with a slight increase of 1 basis point from 2.34% in Q1 20

Second Quarter 2024 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 Statements in this presentation regarding our expectations and beliefs about our future financial performance and financial condition, as well as trends in our business and markets are “forward-lookin

Second Quarter 2024 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 Statements in this presentation regarding our expectations and beliefs about our future financial performance and financial condition, as well as trends in our business and markets are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program June 17, 2024 DENVER, June 17, 2024 - First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYFW), a financial services holding company headquartered in Denver, Colorado (“First Western” or “the Company”), announced that on June 13, 2024 its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program that authorizes the Company to repur

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 13, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Em

First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Addition of Ellen S. Robinson to Board of Directors

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Addition of Ellen S. Robinson to Board of Directors June 6, 2024 DENVER, June 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYFW), a financial services holding company headquartered in Denver, Colorado (“First Western” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Ellen S. Robinson to the Company’s Board of Directors

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 5, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 5, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Emp

2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders June 5, 2024 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders June 5, 2024 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi

INVESTOR PRESENTATION May 2024 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Thes

INVESTOR PRESENTATION May 2024 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiz

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-38595 FIR

2023 Annual Report Cover Artwork: Douglas, Walker, #A-480: Embellished Baroque Initial, Oil on Panel, First Western Art Collection To Our Shareholders: The strength of the franchise we have built over our 19-year history was never more evident than i

2023 Annual Report Cover Artwork: Douglas, Walker, #A-480: Embellished Baroque Initial, Oil on Panel, First Western Art Collection To Our Shareholders: The strength of the franchise we have built over our 19-year history was never more evident than in 2023 as we continued to perform well despite the turmoil that impacted the banking industry in the early part of the year.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.____)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or orga

Discretionary Incentive Compensation Plan

Exhibit 10.1 First Western Financial, Inc. NEO Discretionary Incentive Compensation Plan Plan Overview and Description Purpose: To provide financial incentives to Named Executive Officers (“NEO” or “Participant”) that align with the short-term and long- term goals of First Western Financial, Inc. (“Company”). This NEO Discretionary Incentive Compensation Plan (“Plan”) provides a direct link betwee

First Quarter 2024 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 Statements in this presentation regarding our expectations and beliefs about our future financial performance and financial condition, as well as trends in our business and markets are “forward-looking

First Quarter 2024 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 Statements in this presentation regarding our expectations and beliefs about our future financial performance and financial condition, as well as trends in our business and markets are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 18, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 18, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or orga

First Western Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results First Quarter 2024 Summary •Net income available to common shareholders of $2.5 million in Q1 2024, compared to a Net loss of $3.2 million in Q4 2023. •Diluted earnings/(loss) per share of $0.26 in Q1 2024, compared to $(0.34) in Q4 2023 •Non-interest income increased 19.7% to $7.3 million compared to $6.1 million in Q4 2023 a

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

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Description of Registrant’s Securities

DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES As of December 31, 2023, First Western Financial, Inc.

Clawback Policy

EXHIBIT 97.1 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. Clawback Policy This policy is applicable to First Western Financial, Inc., its bank and nonbank subsidiaries, and any later formed successors, assigns, subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, “First Western” or the “Company”). This policy shall be administered by the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of F

Subsidiaries of First Western Financial, Inc.

Exhibit 21.1 First Western Financial, Inc. Subsidiaries Entity Name State of Incorporation First Western Trust Bank Colorado, U.S.A

First Western Financial, Inc. Consolidated Financial Summary (unaudited)

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Financial, Inc. Consolidated Financial Summary (unaudited) Three Months Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 2023(1) 2023 2022 Interest and dividend income: Loans, including fees $ 35,625 $ 34,141 $ 30,349 Loans accounted for under the fair value option 257 300 488 Investment securities 600 607 645 Interest-bearin

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 25, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 5, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Em

INVESTOR PRESENTATION February 2023 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

INVESTOR PRESENTATION February 2023 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or o

, by and between First Western Financial, Inc. and

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) effective as of February 14, 2024 (the “Effective Date”) is by and between First Western Financial Inc.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S

MYFW / First Western Financial, Inc. / First Western Financial Inc - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 myfwcurrentfoliox13gxsco.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* First Western Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 33751L 105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

MYFW / First Western Financial, Inc. / BANC FUNDS CO LLC - NONE Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 doc1.htm NONE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* First Western Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK (Title of Class of Securities) 33751L105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 25, 2024 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

First Western Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results Fourth Quarter 2023 Summary •Total deposits increased to $2.53 billion, or 4.5%, from $2.42 billion as of Q3 2023 •Loan to deposit ratio improved to 100.7% in Q4 2023, compared to 105.1% in Q3 2023 •Net income available to common shareholders of $0.3 million in Q4 2023, compared to $3.1 million in Q3 2023 and pre-tax, pre-pro

Fourth Quarter 2023 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-38595

INVESTOR PRESENTATION November 2023 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

INVESTOR PRESENTATION November 2023 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements re

Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 19, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

First Western Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results Third Quarter 2023 Summary •Net revenue increased $2.0 million, or 9.6%, to $22.5 million in Q3 2023, compared to $20.6 million in Q2 2023 •Net income available to common shareholders of $3.1 million in Q3 2023, compared to $1.5 million in Q2 2023 and $6.2 million in Q3 2022 •Diluted EPS of $0.32 in Q3 2023, compared to $0.16

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 25, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 28, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S.

First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Executive Promotions

First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Executive Promotions DENVER, August 28, 2023 - First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYFW) (the “Company”), the holding company for First Western Trust (the “Bank”), today announced the following executive promotions effective October 1, 2023: •Julie Courkamp, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, has been promoted to President

INVESTOR PRESENTATION August 2023 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. T

INVESTOR PRESENTATION August 2023 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or orga

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-38595 FIRS

Amendment to 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan dated April 26, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 2, 2023, File No. 001-38595)

FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. 2016 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN (As Amended and Restated April 26, 2023) 1. Establishment & Purpose. 1.1 First Western Financial, Inc., a Colorado corporation, sets forth herein the terms of its 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan. 1.2 The purpose of the First Western Financial, Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan is to further align the interests of eligible participants with those

Employment Agreement, dated June 22, 2023, by and between First Western Financial, Inc. and Matthew C. Cassell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 22, 2023, File No. 001-38595)

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) effective as of June 22, 2023 (the “Effective Date”) is by and between First Western Financial Inc.

Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated April 26, 2023 by and between First Western Financial, Inc. and Julie Courkamp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 2, 2023, File No. 001-38595)

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) effective as of April 26, 2023 (the “Effective Date”) is by and between First Western Financial Inc.

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated April 26, 2023 by and between First Western Financial, Inc. and John Sawyer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 2, 2023, File No. 001-38595)

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) effective as of April 26, 2023 (the “Effective Date”) is by and between First Western Financial Inc.

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated April 26, 2023 by and between First Western Financial, Inc. and Scott C. Wylie (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 2, 2023, File No. 001-38595)

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) effective as of April 26, 2023 (the “Effective Date”) is by and between First Western Financial Inc.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

First Western Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results Second Quarter 2023 Summary •Total assets of $3.0 billion and assets under management of $6.5 billion •Net income available to common shareholders of $1.5 million in Q2 2023, compared to $3.8 million in Q1 2023 and $4.5 million in Q2 2022 •Diluted EPS of $0.16 in Q2 2023, compared to $0.39 in Q1 2023 and $0.46 in Q2 2022 •Sec

Second Quarter 2023 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Second Quarter 2023 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 22, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 22, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Em

Employment Agreement, dated June 22, 2023, by and between First Western Financial, Inc. and Matthew C. Cassell

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) effective as of June 22, 2023 (the “Effective Date”) is by and between First Western Financial Inc.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 21, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 21, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders June 21, 2023 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 193

myfw-20230616xex99d1 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders June 21, 2023 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definit

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi

INVESTOR PRESENTATION May 2023 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Thes

ex991-myfwx20230512xex99 INVESTOR PRESENTATION May 2023 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-38595 FIR

Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated April 26, 2023 by and between First Financial, Inc. and Julie Courkamp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 2, 2023, File No. 001-38595)

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) effective as of April 26, 2023 (the “Effective Date”) is by and between First Western Financial Inc.

Amendment to 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan dated April 26, 2023

FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. 2016 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN (As Amended and Restated April 26, 2023) 1. Establishment & Purpose. 1.1 First Western Financial, Inc., a Colorado corporation, sets forth herein the terms of its 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan. 1.2 The purpose of the First Western Financial, Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan is to further align the interests of eligible participants with those

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 26, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 26, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. E

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated April 26, 2023 by and between First Western Financial, Inc. and Scott C. Wylie (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 2, 2023, File No. 001-38595)

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) effective as of April 26, 2023 (the “Effective Date”) is by and between First Western Financial Inc.

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated April 26, 2023 by and between First Western Financial, Inc. and John Sawyer

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) effective as of April 26, 2023 (the “Effective Date”) is by and between First Western Financial Inc.

First Western Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results First Quarter 2023 Summary •Net income available to common shareholders of $3.8 million in Q1 2023, compared to $5.5 million in Q4 2022 and $5.5 million in Q1 2022 •Diluted EPS of $0.39 in Q1 2023, compared to $0.56 in Q4 2022 and $0.57 in Q1 2022 •Book value per common share decreased slightly to $25.22, or 0.6%, from $25.37

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.____)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or orga

First Quarter 2023 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

myfw-20230427xex992 First Quarter 2023 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number 001-38595 First We

Description of Registrant’s Securities

DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES As of December 31, 2022, First Western Financial, Inc.

Subsidiaries of First Western Financial, Inc.

Exhibit 21.1 First Western Financial, Inc. Subsidiaries Entity Name State of Incorporation First Western Trust Bank Colorado, U.S.A

INVESTOR PRESENTATION March 2023 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Th

ex991-myfwx20230227xex99 INVESTOR PRESENTATION March 2023 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2023 FIRST WESTERN F

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or o

MYFW / First Western Financial Inc / First Western Financial Inc - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* First Western Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 33751L 105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule p

EXHIBIT 99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1 The identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary are: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C., which is an Investment Adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E).

MYFW / First Western Financial Inc / BASSWOOD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. - SCHEDULE 13G/A, AMENDMENT #1 Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* First Western Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 33751L105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule

MYFW / First Western Financial Inc / BANC FUNDS CO LLC - NONE Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 doc1.htm NONE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* First Western Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK (Title of Class of Securities) 33751L105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate

MYFW / First Western Financial Inc / BANC FUNDS CO LLC - NONE Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 doc1.htm NONE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* First Western Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK (Title of Class of Securities) 33751L105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate

First Western Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results

EX-99.1 2 myfw-20221231xexx991.htm PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. DATED JANUARY 26, 2023 Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results Fourth Quarter 2022 Summary •Total deposits increased $237.8 million, at an annualized rate of 43.9%, in Q4 2022 •Total loans held for investment increased $121.2 million, at an annualized rate of 20.6%, in Q4 2022

Fourth Quarter 2022 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Fourth Quarter 2022 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2023 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2022 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commis

Form of Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement, dated December 5, 2022, by and among First Western Financial, Inc. and the Purchasers named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 6, 2022, File No. 001-38595)

Exhibit 10.1 FORM OF SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is dated as of December 5, 2022 and is made by and among First Western Financial, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the ?Company?), and each purchaser of the Subordinated Notes (as defined herein) identified on the signature page hereto (each a ?Purchaser? and collectively, the ?Purch

First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Completion of $20 Million Subordinated Debt Offering

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Completion of $20 Million Subordinated Debt Offering ? DENVER, December 5, 2022 - First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYFW), a financial services holding company headquartered in Denver, Colorado (?First Western? or the ?Company?), today announced the issuance and sale (the ?Offering?) of $20 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.00% Fix

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ???QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 OR ???TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-385

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2022 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commis

Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended .. These forward - looking sta

Exhibit 99.1 INVESTOR PRESENTATION November 2022 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains ?forward - looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended .. These forward - looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc .. ?s (?First Western?) management

First Western Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results Third Quarter 2022 Summary ? Net income available to common shareholders of $6.2 million in Q3 2022, compared to $4.5 million in Q2 2022 and $6.4 million in Q3 2021 ? Diluted EPS of $0.64 in Q3 2022, compared to $0.46 in Q2 2022 and $0.78 in Q3 2021 ? Pre-tax, pre-provision net income(1) of $10.0 million in Q3 2022, compared t

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2022 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commis

Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended .. These forward - looking sta

Exhibit 99.2 Third Quarter 2022 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains ?forward - looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended .. These forward - looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc .. ?s (?First Western?) management w

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ???QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR ???TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-38595 FI

Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended . These forward - looking stat

Exhibit 99.1 INVESTOR PRESENTATION August 2022 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains ?forward - looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended .. These forward - looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc .. ?s (?First Western?) management wi

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2022 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commissi

First Western Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results Second Quarter 2022 Summary ? Net income available to common shareholders of $4.5 million in Q2 2022, compared to $5.5 million in Q1 2022 and $6.3 million in Q2 2021 ? Diluted EPS of $0.46 in Q2 2022, compared to $0.57 in Q1 2022 and $0.76 in Q2 2021 ? Total income before non-interest expense of $26.6 million in Q2 2022, comp

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2022 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commissio

Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended . These forward - looking stat

Exhibit 99.2 Second Quarter 2022 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains ?forward - looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended .. These forward - looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc .. ?s (?First Western?) management

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 8, 2022 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 6, 2022 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission

Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended . These forward - looking stat

Exhibit 99.1 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders June 8, 2022 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended .. These forward - looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc .. ’s (“First Western”

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ???QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ???TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-38595 F

Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended . These forward - looking stat

Exhibit 99.1 INVESTOR PRESENTATION May 2022 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains ?forward - looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended .. These forward - looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc .. ?s (?First Western?) management with

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2022 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.____)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a

Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended . These forward - looking stat

Exhibit 99.2 First Quarter 2022 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains ?forward - looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended .. These forward - looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc .. ?s (?First Western?) management w

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2022 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commissi

First Western Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results First Quarter 2022 Summary ? Net income available to common shareholders of $5.5 million in Q1 2022, compared to $1.9 million in Q4 2021 and $6.0 million in Q1 2021 ? Diluted EPS of $0.57 in Q1 2022, compared to $0.23 in Q4 2021 and $0.74 in Q1 2021 ? Total income before non-interest expense of $26.7 million in Q1 2022, compar

Description of Registrant’s Securities

? DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT?S SECURITIES As of December 31, 2021, First Western Financial, Inc.

Subsidiaries of First Western Financial, Inc.

Exhibit 21.1 ? First Western Financial, Inc. Subsidiaries ? Entity Name State of Incorporation First Western Trust Bank Colorado, U.S.A. ?

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ? For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ? ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO ? Commission File Number 001-38595 Fi

Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K/A ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 31, 2021 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Com

Teton Financial Services, Inc. and Subsidiary CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

? ? ? Teton Financial Services, Inc. and Subsidiary CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ? ? ? ? ? September 30, ? ? 2021 ? ? (in thousands) ASSETS ? ? Cash and due from banks ? $3,688 Interest-bearing deposits ? 148,610 Federal funds sold ? 1,166 Total cash and cash equivalents ? 153,464 ? ? ? Certificates of deposit in banks ? 983 Investment securities available for sale ? 14,377 Investment securities hel

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TETON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY December 31, 2020 and 2019

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS? REPORT TETON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

First Western Financial, Inc. Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Consolidated Financial Statements

Exhibit 99.3 First Western Financial, Inc. Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Consolidated Financial Statements ? The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements combines the historical financial position and results of operations of First Western Financial, Inc. (?First Western?) and Teton Financial Services, Inc. (?Teton?) after giving effect to the acquisition by F

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 4, 2022 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commissio

INVESTOR PRESENTATION March 2022 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amend

Exhibit 99.1 INVESTOR PRESENTATION March 2022 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains ?forward - looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended .. These forward - looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc .. ?s (?First Western?) management wit

AGREEMENT OF REPORTING PERSONS

EXHIBIT 99.2 AGREEMENT OF REPORTING PERSONS The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agreements. The undersigned acknowledge that each

MYFW / First Western Financial Inc / BASSWOOD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* First Western Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 33751L105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pur

EXHIBIT 99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1 The identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary are: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C., which is an Investment Adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E).

MYFW / First Western Financial Inc / Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd. Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* First Western Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 33751L 105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule p

MYFW / First Western Financial Inc / Wylie Scott C - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

? ? ? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* First Western Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 33751L 105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate th

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2022 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commi

First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Julie A. Courkamp Appointed Chief Operating Officer of First Western Financial, Inc.

Exhibit 99.1 ? First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Julie A. Courkamp Appointed Chief Operating Officer of First Western Financial, Inc. ? ? DENVER, CO, February 10, 2022 ? First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYFW), a financial services holding company headquartered in Denver, Colorado (?First Western? or the ?Company?), today announced the appointment of Julie A. Courkamp to the newly creat

JOINT FILING STATEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-1(K)(1)

CUSIP No. 33751L 105 Exhibit 1 JOINT FILING STATEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-1(K)(1) The undersigned hereby consent and agree to the joint filing of Schedule 13G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to the Common Stock, no par value, of First Western Financial, Inc., together with any or all amendments thereto, when and if appropriate. The parties hereto further consen

MYFW / First Western Financial Inc / BANC FUNDS CO LLC - NONE Passive Investment

Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 01)* First Western Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK (Title of Class of Securities) 33751L105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pu

Fourth Quarter 2021 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as am

Exhibit 99.2 Fourth Quarter 2021 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains ?forward - looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended .. These forward - looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc .. ?s (?First Western?) management

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2022 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commis

First Western Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results Fourth Quarter 2021 Summary ? Completed acquisition of Teton Financial Services on December 31, 2021 ? Total assets of $2.53 billion in Q4 2021, up 21.7% from Q3 2021 and up 28.1% from Q4 2020 ? Quarter-over-quarter growth in total loans held for investment of $350.8 million, increase of $252.3 million contributed through acq

VIA EDGAR

VIA EDGAR January 12, 2022 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.

Form of Indenture for subordinated Debt securities

Exhibit 4.2 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC., Issuer AND [TRUSTEE], Trustee INDENTURE Dated as of [?], 202[?] Subordinated Debt Securities TABLE OF CONTENTS1 ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 1 Section 1.01 Definitions of Terms 1 ARTICLE 2 ISSUE, DESCRIPTION, TERMS, EXECUTION, REGISTRATION AND EXCHANGE OF SECURITIES 3 Section 2.01 Designation and Terms of Securities 3 Section 2.02 Form of Securities and Trustee?

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 6, 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 6, 2022 Registration No.

Form of Indenture for senior Debt securities

Exhibit 4.1 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC., Issuer AND [TRUSTEE], Trustee INDENTURE Dated as of [?], 202[?] Senior Debt Securities TABLE OF CONTENTS1 ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 1 Section 1.01 Definitions of Terms 1 ARTICLE 2 IssUE, DEsCRIPTION, TERMs, EXECUTION, REGIsTRATION AND EXCHANGE OF sECURITIEs 4 Section 2.01 Designation and Terms of Securities 4 Section 2.02 Form of securities and Trustee?s Cert

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 31, 2021 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commi

FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF TETON FINANCIAL SERVICES Merger brings added scale, expanded product mix, and increased lending opportunities to the Wyoming market

EX-99.1 2 myfw-20211231xex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF TETON FINANCIAL SERVICES Merger brings added scale, expanded product mix, and increased lending opportunities to the Wyoming market DENVER, CO and JACKSON, WY, January 3, 2022 –First Western Financial, Inc., (First Western) (Nasdaq: MYFW), parent company of First Western Trust Bank, (the

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ???QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ???TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-385

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 2, 2021 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commis

INVESTOR PRESENTATION November 2021 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit 99.1 INVESTOR PRESENTATION November 2021 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc.?s (?First Western?) management with respect

First Western Financial, Inc. 1900 16th Street, Suite 1200 Denver, Colorado 80202

First Western Financial, Inc. 1900 16th Street, Suite 1200 Denver, Colorado 80202 October 27, 2021 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Financial Services 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Sonia Bednarowski Re: First Western Financial, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-260078) Dear Ms. Bednarowsk

Form of Proxy Card to be used by Teton*

Exhibit 99.2 TETON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. PROXY CARD This Proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors. The undersigned shareholder of Teton Financial Services, Inc. (the "Company"), revoking all prior proxies, hereby appoints Allan Tessler and Mark Hendrickson, as proxies, with full power of substitution, and hereby authorizes each of them to represent and to vote, as designated below

Consent of Piper Sandler & Co.*

Exhibit 99.1 CONSENT OF PIPER SANDLER & CO. We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter to the Board of Directors of Teton Financial Services, Inc. (the ?Company?) as an Appendix to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating to the proposed merger of the Company with First Western Financial, Inc. contained in Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4, as filed with the Se

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 26, 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 26, 2021 Registration No.

Third Quarter 2021 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit 99.2 Third Quarter 2021 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc.?s (?First Western?) management with respect t

First Western Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results Third Quarter 2021 Summary ? Net income available to common shareholders of $6.4 million in Q3 2021, compared to $6.3 million in Q2 2021 and $9.6 million in Q3 2020 ? Diluted EPS of $0.78 in Q3 2021, compared to $0.76 in Q2 2021 and $1.20 in Q3 2020 ? Gross revenue(1) of $25.3 million in Q3 2021, compared to $23.7 million in Q

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 21, 2021 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commis

Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 22, 2021 (included as Appendix A to the proxy statement/prospectus contained in this Registration Statement)

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 5, 2021 Registration No.

Consent of Piper Sandler & Co.*

Exhibit 99.1 1251 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10020 P 212 466-7800 | TF 800 635-6851 Piper Sandler & Co. Since 1885. Member SIPC and NYSE. CONSENT OF PIPER SANDLER & CO. We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter to the Board of Directors of Teton Financial Services, Inc. (the ?Company?) as an Appendix to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating to the proposed merg

Form of Voting and Support Agreement*

Exhibit 10.1 FORM OF VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT THIS VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of July 22, 2021, is entered into by and among First Western Financial, Inc., a Colorado corporation (“Parent”), each of the shareholders of Teton Financial Services, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (the “Company”), identified in Exhibit A to this Agreement (each, a “Shareholder”), and sole

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 31, 2021 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S.

Form of Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement, dated August 31, 2021, by and among First Western Financial, Inc. and the Purchaser named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 31, 2021, File No. 001-38595)

Exhibit 10.1 ? FORM OF SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is dated as of August 31, 2021, and is made by and between First Western Financial, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the ?Company?), and the purchaser of the Subordinated Notes (as defined herein) identified on the signature page hereto (the ?Purchaser?). RECITALS WHEREAS, the Comp

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ???QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ???TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-38595 FI

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2021 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commissio

1 2021 KBW Community Bank Investors Conference August 2021 Safe Harbor 3 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange A

Exhibit 99.1 1 2021 KBW Community Bank Investors Conference August 2021 Safe Harbor 3 This presentation contains ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc.?s (?First Western?) m

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2021 FIRST WESTERN FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2021 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commissio

1 2021 KBW Community Bank Investors Conference August 2021 Safe Harbor 3 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange A

EX-99.1 2 myfw-20210730xex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 1 2021 KBW Community Bank Investors Conference August 2021 Safe Harbor 3 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of First We

The following is an edited transcript of a conference call hosted by First Western Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) on July 23, 2021, which discusses, among other things, the transaction with Teton Financial Services, Inc. (“Teton”):

FILED BY FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SUBJECT COMPANY: TETON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. COMMISSION FILE NO. 001-38595 The following is an edited transcript of a conference call hosted by First Western Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) on July 23, 2021, which discusses, among other things, the transaction with Teton Fi

First Western Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

EX-99.1 3 tm2122566d1ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results Second Quarter 2021 Summary · Net income available to common shareholders of $6.3 million in Q2 2021, compared to $6.0 million in Q1 2021 and $8.7 million in Q2 2020 · Diluted EPS of $0.76 in Q2 2021, compared to $0.74 in Q1 2021 and $1.10 in Q2 2020 · Gross revenue(1) of $23.7 mil

FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. AND TETON FINANCIAL SERVICES ANNOUNCE THE SIGNING OF A MERGER AGREEMENT MERGER STRENGTHENS FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC’S FRANCHISE IN THE WYOMING REGION

EX-99.2 4 tm2122566d1ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Exhibit 99.2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. AND TETON FINANCIAL SERVICES ANNOUNCE THE SIGNING OF A MERGER AGREEMENT MERGER STRENGTHENS FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC’S FRANCHISE IN THE WYOMING REGION DENVER, CO and JACKSON, WY, July 22, 2021 - First Western Financial, Inc., "First Western" (Nasdaq: MYFW), parent company of First Weste

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 22, 2021, by and between First Western Financial, Inc. and Teton Financial Services, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 22, 2021, File No. 001-38595)

Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and between FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC., and TETON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Dated as of July 22, 2021 Article I THE MERGER 2 1.1 The Merger 2 1.2 Closing 2 1.3 Effective Time 2 1.4 Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation 2 1.5 Directors and Officers 2 1.6 Effects of the Merger 3 1.7 Conversion of Stock 3 1.8 Bank Merger and Ot

Earnings and Investor Presentation dated July 22, 2021

EX-99.3 5 tm2122566d1ex99-3.htm EXHIBIT 99.3 Exhibit 99.3 Second Quarter 2021 Conference Call Safe Harbor This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc.’s

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2021 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2021 FIRST WESTERN FINAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2021 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2021 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission

2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders June 9, 2021 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

EX-99.1 2 myfw-20210607xex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders June 9, 2021 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Fina

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 7, 2021 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ???QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 OR ???TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-38595 F

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2021 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission

D.A. Davidson Financial Institutions Conference May 2021 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act

Exhibit 99.1 D.A. Davidson Financial Institutions Conference May 2021 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc.?s (?First Western?) man

Definitive Proxy Statement for First Western’s annual meeting of shareholders filed on April 29, 2021;

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a

First Quarter 2021 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit 99.2 First Quarter 2021 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc.?s (?First Western?) management with respect t

First Western Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results First Quarter 2021 Summary ? Net income available to common shareholders of $6.0 million in Q1 2021, compared to $4.9 million in Q4 2020 and $1.3 million in Q1 2020 ? Diluted EPS of $0.74 in Q1 2021, compared to $0.61 in Q4 2020 and $0.17 in Q1 2020 ? Gross revenue(1) of $23.7 million in Q1 2021, compared to $23.4 million in Q

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2021 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commissi

Subsidiaries of First Western Financial, Inc.

Exhibit 21.1 ? First Western Financial, Inc. Subsidiaries ? Entity Name State of Incorporation First Western Trust Bank Colorado, U.S.A. First Western Capital Management Company (1) Colorado, U.S.A. (1) First Western Capital Management was dissolved as of 2/26/2021 ? ? ? ?

Description of Registrant’s Securities

? DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT?S SECURITIES As of December 31, 2019, First Western Financial, Inc.

Annual Report - 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ? For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 OR ? ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO ? Commission File Number 001-38595 Fi

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 1, 2021 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commissio

Investor Presentation March 2021 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-lo

Exhibit 99.1 Investor Presentation March 2021 This presentation contains ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of First Western Financial, Inc.?s (?First Western?) management with respect to, among other t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* First Western Financial, Inc.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* First Western Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 33751L 105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule p

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) *

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) * First Western Financial, Inc. (MYFW) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 33751L105 (CUSIP Number) 12/31/2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to whi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 01)* First Western Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK (Title of Class of Securities) (CUSIP Numbe

Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 01)* First Western Financial, Inc. (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK (Title of Class of Securities) 33751L105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pu

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2021 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S.

First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Addition of Scott Mitchell and Julie Courkamp to Board of Directors

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Addition of Scott Mitchell and Julie Courkamp to Board of Directors DENVER, February 4, 2021 - First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYFW), a financial services holding company headquartered in Denver, Colorado (“First Western” or the “Company”), today announced the appointments of Scott C. Mitchell and Julie A. Courkamp to the Company’s Board

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2021 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S.

First Western Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results Fourth Quarter 2020 Summary ● Net income available to common shareholders of $4.9 million in Q4 2020, compared to $9.6 million in Q3 2020 and $2.6 million in Q4 2019 ● Diluted EPS of $0.61 in Q4 2020, compared to $1.21 in Q3 2020 and $0.32 in Q4 2019 ● Gross revenue(1) of $23.4 million in Q4 2020, compared to $31.0 million in

First Western Financial, Inc. The First, Western-Based Private Trust Bank Fourth Quarter 2020 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as am

Exhibit 99.2 First Western Financial, Inc. The First, Western-Based Private Trust Bank Fourth Quarter 2020 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of

Form of Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement, dated November 25, 2020, by and among First Western Financial, Inc. and the several purchasers named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 25, 2020, File No. 001-38595)

Exhibit 10.1 FORM OF SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is dated as of November 25, 2020, and is made by and among First Western Financial, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the “Company”), and the several purchasers of the Subordinated Notes (as defined herein) identified on the signature pages hereto (each a “Purchaser” and collectively,

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 25, 2020 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S

First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Completion of Sale of Los Angeles-Based Fixed Income Team

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Completion of Sale of Los Angeles-Based Fixed Income Team DENVER, November 16, 2020 - First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYFW), a financial services holding company headquartered in Denver, Colorado (“First Western” or “the Company”), announced today that it has completed the sale of its Los Angeles-based fixed income portfolio management te

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 13, 2020 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S

First Western Financial, Inc. The First, Western-Based Private Trust Bank Investor Presentation November 2020 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as am

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Financial, Inc. The First, Western-Based Private Trust Bank Investor Presentation November 2020 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ? FORM 8-K ? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ? Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 10, 2020 ? FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. ? (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ? Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commi

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 OR ☐  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-385

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2020 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S.

Promissory Note, dated June 30, 2020 and signed October 28, 2020, by and between First Western Financial, Inc., and BMO Harris Bank N.A.

Exhibit 10.2 *LIQ280955063020203602931900030036029319* PROMISSORY NOTE Principal Loan Date Maturity Loan No Call / Coll Account Officer Initials $5,000,000.00 06-30-2020 06-30-2021 360293190003 / 36029319 References in the boxes above are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item. Any item above containing "***" has been omitted due to

First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program DENVER, November 3, 2020 - First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYFW), a financial services holding company headquartered in Denver, Colorado (“First Western” or “the Company”), announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program that authorizes the Company to repurchase up to 400,000 sh

Business Loan Agreement, dated June 30, 2020 and signed October 28, 2020, by and between First Western Financial, Inc., and BMO Harris Bank N.A

Exhibit 10.1 *LIQ250070063020203602931900030036029319* BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT Principal Loan Date Maturity Loan No Call / Coll Account Officer Initials $5,000,000.00 06-30-2020 06-30-2021 360293190003 / 36029319 References in the boxes above are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item. Any item above containing "***" has been omitte

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2020 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S.

First Western Financial, Inc. The First, Western-Based Private Trust Bank Third Quarter 2020 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as ame

Exhibit 99.2 First Western Financial, Inc. The First, Western-Based Private Trust Bank Third Quarter 2020 Conference Call Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of F

First Western Reports Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Reports Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results Third Quarter 2020 Summary · Net income available to common shareholders of $9.6 million in Q3 2020, compared to $8.7 million in Q2 2020 and $2.4 million in Q3 2019 · Diluted EPS of $1.20 in Q3 2020, compared to $1.10 in Q2 2020 and $0.30 in Q3 2019 ● Gross revenue(1) of $31.0 million in Q3 2020, compared to $26.2 million in Q

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2020 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 21, 2020 FIRST WESTERN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 21, 2020 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.

First Western Financial, Inc. The First, Western-Based Private Trust Bank Investor Presentation Stephens Bank Forum 2020 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of

Exhibit 99.1 First Western Financial, Inc. The First, Western-Based Private Trust Bank Investor Presentation Stephens Bank Forum 2020 Safe Harbor 2 This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect the curren

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 21, 2020 FIRST WESTERN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 21, 2020 FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-38595 37-1442266 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.