First Western Financial (FWF) is the holding company co-founded by Scott Wylie and Warren Olsen to integrate private banking and investment management services for all offices. First Western Financial's team provides vital back office support such as accounting, human resources, operations, and marketing for every local office. This allows each local bank to focus on what is important — their clients.

First Western Financial is also the entity responsible for spearheading the organization’s growth plans regarding acquisitions and expansion ideas.