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How Do You Eat An Elephant?Dr. Lee Hausner explains her six-step model for succession in family businesses as the FFI Northern California event.Next Generation Revolution, January 27, 2012 | First Foundation Advisors

20 for '12January 17, 2012 | First Foundation Inc.

The Crowd: Dreams To Help Fight IlliteracyDaily Pilot, January 11, 2012 | First Foundation Advisors

Pilgrim Talks: John HakopianPilgrim Talks, January 9, 2012 | First Foundation Inc.

Reset Expectations - NowThe economy - and life - has changed for good. One generation gets it and sees the opportunities.
The rest of us better catch up.OCMetro.com, December 30, 2011 | First Foundation Inc.

Pickens Would Give It All Up To Be Young Again Billionaire natural gas mogul tells O.C. business leaders that he sees opportunity in energy.Huntington Beach Independent, December 21, 2011 | First Foundation Inc.

Our ShareDesert Magazine, December 1, 2011 | First Foundation Advisors

Pilgrim Talks: Scott KavanaughPilgrim Talks, November 30, 2011 | First Foundation Inc.

Town Turns Marines Into 'Family'The Orange County Register, November 24, 2011 | First Foundation Inc.

How to Raise the Question of GuardianshipLearnVest, October 14, 2011 | First Foundation Inc.

The Politics and Purpose of GivingAs the economy waffles and government grants shrink, Orange County nonprofits come to terms with the new paradigm of smaller budgets, frayed staffs and mounting questions from donors. Meanwhile, the need for food, shelter and medical care only escalates. Is there hope?OCMetro.com, October 1, 2011 | First Foundation Advisors

Dow Tumbles 172 Points to End Volatile WeekThe drop, enough to wipe out all the gains notched earlier in the week, comes despite little new information about where the economy is heading.Los Angeles Times, August 20, 2011 | First Foundation Inc.

First Foundation Bank Announces Merger with Desert Commercial BankJuly 18, 2011 | First Foundation Bank

Irvine Bank to Open Golden Triangle BranchSan Diego Business Journal, June 28, 2011 | First Foundation Bank

Victoria Collins on Wall Street WeekNote: The password to view the video is “invest” and is case sensitive.Wall Street Week, June 3, 2011 | First Foundation Inc.

RIA Opens Bank - To Significant SuccessRIA Biz, June 1, 2011 | First Foundation Inc.

Scott Kavanaugh on CNBC's "Closing Bell"May 16, 2011 | First Foundation Inc.

Lee Hausner on "Creating a Legacy Family"April 30, 2011 | First Foundation Inc.

Boutique Bank First Foundation Looks to Serve High Net-Worth ClientsThe Desert Sun, April 24, 2011 | First Foundation Bank

Lee Hausner on "Family Conversations About Charitable Giving"April 18, 2011 | First Foundation Inc.

Lee Hausner on "Strategies of Successful Families" April 17, 2011 | First Foundation Inc.

Eldercare: Sense & SensibilityHandling the heated emotions of planning for the aging.Financial Advisor Magazine, April 1, 2011 | First Foundation Advisors

First Foundation Bank Enters Desert Market From Position of StrengthThe Public Record, March 1, 2011 | First Foundation Bank

Medical BillsHealth-care costs are rising faster than inflation, but sound planning can help.Financial Advisor Magazine, February 1, 2011 | First Foundation Advisors

First Foundation Bank Reports 30 Percent GrowthDeposits have increased from $90 million to $282 million, and staffing has tripled in the last three years.OC Metro, January 11, 2011 | First Foundation Bank

First Foundation Bank Reports 30 Percent GrowthDeposits have increased from $90 million to $282 million, and staffing has tripled in the last three years.OC METRO, January 11, 2011 | First Foundation Bank

First Foundation Bank Opens OfficeThe Desert Sun, January 9, 2011 | First Foundation Bank

First Foundation Expands in CaliforniaWealth Briefing, January 5, 2011 | First Foundation Inc.

First Foundation Opens Third Office in La QuintaBank News, January 4, 2011 | First Foundation Bank

First Foundation Opens Third Office in La Quinta, Calif.Bank News, January 4, 2011 | First Foundation Bank

First Foundation Names Managing Director for Advisory ArmWealth Briefing, November 17, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Kevin Hamilton Joins First Foundation AdvisorsCapital IQ, November 17, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Movers & Shakers: Kevin HamiltonOC Metro, November 16, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Alternative Investing: A Clear Conscience Can Yield CashUSA Today, November 7, 2010 | First Foundation Inc.

From Bailouts to Buyouts: Bankers See FDIC-Brokered Deals Giving Way to Market-Driven AcquisitionsOCBJ.com / Orange County Business Journal, November 7, 2010 | First Foundation Bank

Top Wealth ManagersAdvisorOne.com, November 5, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Raiding the Retirement Fund to Keep Your Business AfloatCNNMoney.com, November 1, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Positioning Your Bank for a Sluggish EconomyWestern Banking, November 1, 2010 | First Foundation Bank

Sharing Personal Finance Information With Spouse Needed Before Emergency OccursTheKansan.com, October 30, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Money Talk: Share Personal Finance Information With Your Spouse Before an Emergency OccursWickedLocal.com, October 21, 2010 | First Foundation Inc.

Home Loan Co. Opens HeadquartersThe Orange County Register, October 19, 2010 | First Foundation Inc.

A Clear Conscience Can Yield Plenty of CashCNBC, October 18, 2010 | First Foundation Inc.

How to Select TrusteesFinancial Advisor Magazine, October 12, 2010 | First Foundation Bank

Movers & ShakersOC Metro, September 29, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Riechel joins First FoundationPasadena Star-News, September 29, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

A Day in the Life of a Financial Advisor: The BalanceWSJ.com, September 24, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

What You Should Do NowThe estate-tax uncertainty makes planning difficult. Here's what some advisers recommend for their clients.The Wall Street Journal, September 20, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Fear Is Hazardous to Your Financial HealthAOL Daily Finance, September 19, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Thomas W. Hulick Joins First FoundationCapital IQ, September 10, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Senior Hire At First Foundation's New Pasadena OfficeWealth Briefing, September 10, 2010 | First Foundation Bank

People on the moveThe Orange County Register, September 8, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Newsmakers & KudosBanking & FinanceLos Angeles Business Journal, September 6, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Movers & ShakersOC Metro, August 27, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Know your finances(Don't just leave them to someone else)Erickson Tribune, August 1, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

First Foundation opens local officePasadena Star-News, July 22, 2010 | First Foundation Inc.

First Foundation Opens Local OfficeSan Gabriel Valley Tribute (www.sgvtribune.com), July 22, 2010 | First Foundation Inc.

First Foundation Expands into PasadenaPasadena Now (www.pasadenanow.com), July 21, 2010 | First Foundation Inc.

First Foundation Launches Focus on WomenJuly 15, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

First Foundation Announces Fortigent as Wealth Management ResourceJuly 15, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Strong Positioning For A Sluggish EconomyJuly 15, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Banking Industry Veteran Normand Leduc Joins First Foundation Bank's Pasadena OfficeJuly 6, 2010 | First Foundation Bank

Movers & Shakers: Normand Leduc OC Metro, July 6, 2010 | First Foundation Bank

Can You Relocate If Your Mortgage is Underwater?Monster.com, July 2, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Income Investors Try To Cope with Zero Interest RatesInvestors.com, June 25, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

How to Waste Your MoneyThe Faster Times, June 3, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Fundamental, Long-Term Value InvestingWall Street Transcript, May 31, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Advisory Roots Help Calif. Bank Survive Difficult StartWhen the leaders of the wealth management firm Keller Financial Group decided to charter a bank three years ago, they could not have known what gut-wrenching times lay just ahead.AMERICAN BANKER, May 13, 2010 | First Foundation Bank

Movers & Shakers: Louis Abel OCMetro, May 1, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Take Your Retirement Plan With YouLeaving your job? Don't forget your 401(k)Janus Report, April 1, 2010 | First Foundation Inc.

Roth IRA ConversionsNew rules expand Roth IRAs' benefits to more peopleCostco Connection, April 1, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Pensions Face Deadline TodayMarkets Media Online, April 1, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

C-Suite News: First Foundation Advisors Hires Louis Abel as Managing Director In Newly Established Pasadena OfficeLos Angeles Business Journal, March 22, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

People - FinanceOrange County Business Journal, March 22, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

First Foundation Advisors Appoints Louis P. AbelCapital IQ, March 9, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

First Foundation Hires For New Pasadena OfficeWealth Briefing, March 9, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

First Foundation Bank Announces Ultra Access Home Loans Bay Equity Selected Preferred Provider for Competitive Financing NeedsInvestors.com, March 4, 2010 | First Foundation Bank

Parenting Vs. SpoilingThe scions of wealthy families require the right nurturing and guidance to appreciate the value of money-and life.Private Wealth, March 1, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Costa Mesa Nonprofit Enlists Volunteers, Board to Feed PoorOrange County Business Journal, February 22, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Is This O.C. Investor the Last Cool Guy on Wall Street?OCRegister, February 17, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Irvine-Based Financial Firm Starts Its 20th Year on Strong Footing, Executives Report at Annual Client MeetingFebruary 3, 2010 | First Foundation Inc.

Worry Rises Over Wealth's Power to Harm Its HeirsAmerican Banker, January 27, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Preventing Spoiled Children Through Incentive Trustsonwallstreet.com, January 25, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

Raiding the retirement fund to keep your business afloatCNNMoney.com, January 15, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

The Entrepreneur's ToolboxAs the economy begins its slow recovery, business professionals must adapt to the "new normal." Here are the tools to do just that.OCMetro, January 1, 2010 | First Foundation Advisors

PEOPLE: BankingOrange County Business Journal, December 14, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors

Movers & ShakersOC Metro, December 10, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors

First Foundation Advisors Hires Fixed Income Managing DirectorBank Investment Consultant, December 4, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors

First Foundation Advisors Hires Fixed Income Managing DirectorFinancial Planning Magazine, December 4, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors

Alan G. Remedios Joins First Foundation Advisors as Managing Director of Fixed Income InvestmentsReuters, December 3, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors

Roger Palley Joins First FoundationOC Metro, December 2, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors

Americans boosting investments in foreign markets despite high risksAmid a plunge in many overseas stock markets prompted by the Dubai debt crisis, there's mounting concern that investors are rushing overseas too aggressively.Los Angeles Times, December 1, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors

Lee Hausner Named Thought Leader in Wealth ManagementOC Metro, December 1, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors

Roger Palley joins First Foundation AdvisorsOrange County Business Journal, November 30, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors

The Secret of Building a Family FoundationFamily foundations do more than make grants - they can be a terrific teaching tool for subsequent generations.Wealth Manager, November 24, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors

Giving for Good: Philanthropic Wealth ManagementThe Glass Hammer, November 6, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors

Socially Responsible Investing Does Not Mean Lower ReturnsDailyWorth Blog, October 16, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors

Declaration of IndependenceFinancial Advisers Leaving, Laid Off from Wall Street Firms Joining Independent CompaniesOrange County Business Journal, October 12, 2009 | First Foundation Bank

Interview: Industry TrendsWestern Banking, October 1, 2009 | First Foundation Bank

Trust Fund Babies Cut Back in RecessionEven if they are still rich, the crisis brings new awareness and discretion.ABC News, September 23, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors

Irvine's First Foundation Bank: New Wave In InvestmentThe liquid CD program yields higher earnings than money market funds with ability for early withdrawal.OC Metro, September 9, 2009 | First Foundation Advisors