IRVINE, CA — (Marketwire) — 10/13/11 — Melissa Hall has joined First Foundation Bank (“FFB”) as a Vice President of Trust Administration. FFB is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Foundation Inc. (“First Foundation”), a financial firm since 1990 that provides integrated investment management, wealth planning, consulting, trust and banking services. Prior to joining First Foundation, Hall held positions at San Diego Trust & Savings Bank and most recently with U.S. Bank.
“We are extremely pleased Melissa has joined our team,” said First Foundation CEO Scott Kavanaugh. “With trust administration, one of our five core services, our clients will benefit greatly from her years of experience with sophisticated estate plans, her understanding of complex property transfers and her sensitivity to family needs.”
Bringing over 25 years of fiduciary responsibilities experience, Hall is responsible for the administration of personal and charitable trusts for individuals and families serving the greater San Diego area from the company-s recently opened San Diego office. First Foundation also offers business escrow accounts for entrepreneurs who are buying and selling businesses.
“First Foundation has a full service personal trust department that specializes in meeting the true needs of individuals for flexible trust administration in a highly responsive manner,” according to David Rahn, President and COO of First Foundation Bank. “First Foundation offers clients peace of mind in choosing a fiduciary with over 100 years of combined experience that understands how to effectively manage income real estate, family businesses and assist in making prudent decisions when managing complex trust structures.”
“I am very pleased to join the First Foundation family. I wanted a firm that was equally committed to three important components: an unwavering commitment to the professional planning community of San Diego, a client centric approach to trust administration and a superior asset management process and discipline. First Foundation delivers all of these critical qualities required for our continued success,” said Hall.
First Foundation is a financial institution with over 20 years of experience that provides integrated investment management, wealth planning, consulting, trust and banking services. The company is headquartered in Irvine with offices in La Quinta, Pasadena and San Diego, California. First Foundation Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Foundation Inc. For more information, please visit our website at .
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