of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Other Events. On April 22, 2026, First Western Financial, Inc's. (the “Company”) Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $5,000,000 of the Company’s common stock, no par value, from time to time (the “Repurchase Plan”). On April 29, 2026, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System advised the Company that it has no objection to the Company’s Repurchase Plan. The Repurchase Plan is effective for one year beginning June 12, 2026, the date the active Repurchase Plan expir…

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Chief Revenue Officer — Matthew C. Cassell: Matthew C. Cassell was internally promoted to Chief Revenue Officer.

The filing pertains to the approval of an amended and restated Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Other Events. On April 23, 2025, First Western Financial, Inc's. (the “Company”) Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $5,000,000 of the Company’s common stock, no par value, from time to time (the “Repurchase Plan”). On May 14, 2025, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System advised the Company that it has no objection to the Company’s Repurchase Plan. The Repurchase Plan is effective for one year beginning June 13, 2025, the date the active Repurchase Plan expires…

Principal Accounting Officer — David R. Weber: David R. Weber was internally promoted to Principal Accounting Officer.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Other Events. On June 13, 2024, First Western Financial, Inc's. (the “Company”) Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, no par value, from time to time, within one year (the “Repurchase Plan”) and that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System advised the Company that it has no objection to the Company’s Repurchase Plan. The Company may repurchase shares in privately negotiated transactions, in the open market, including p…

Director — Ellen S. Robinson: Annual board election with a new director appointed to replace a retiring member.

The filing describes a new compensatory arrangement for certain officers, not a management change.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements . The foregoing…

Chief Investment Officer — John E. Sawyer: Mr. Sawyer resigned from his position as Chief Investment Officer.

Chief Financial Officer — David R. Weber: An employment agreement was entered into with the current CFO, David R. Weber.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Bank), Principal Financial Officer (Company) — David R. Weber: David R. Weber was promoted to Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Bank, and designated as Principal Financial Officer of the Company.

Chief Financial Officer — David R. Weber: Appointment of David R. Weber as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.