William Snider Joins First Western Trust Bank

First Western Trust Bank, the West's premier private bank and trust company, is the only private bank to comprehensively integrate private banking, investment management, personal trust and family office for high net worth individuals and their families.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 9, 2007 -- First Western Trust Bank, the West's premier private bank and trust company, announced today that William Snider has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, Private Banking.

In his new role, Mr. Snider will be responsible for building and strengthening new and existing private bank client relationships. His primary focus will be to work with individuals to understand their needs and assist in determining which services of First Western Trust Bank are the best solutions to their situations.

"We are thrilled to have Will Snider join First Western's private banking team," said Lou Clinton, President of First Western Trust Bank, Colorado. "He brings a breadth of experience in portfolio management and client service, and has a track record of success that will help us continue to grow our business."

Mr. Snider brings ten years of experience in securities and financial service to First Western Trust Bank. Prior to joining First Western, he was a Vice President and Private Client Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co. in Denver, where he led a team of 5 investment consultants who managed investment portfolios and provided financial planning services.

Mr. Snider received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Western Illinois University. He holds a number of professional accreditations, including a Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66. He currently resides in Highlands Ranch and is an active participant in the Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, Bonfils Blood Center and The Children's Hospital Cancer Center.

"I am excited about the growth our firm has experienced and the opportunities that lie ahead," said Mr. Snider. "We have great team of investment professionals and our solutions-based approach puts client needs first and gives us an edge in the marketplace."

About First Western Trust Bank

First Western Trust Bank, the West's premier private bank and trust company, is the only private bank to comprehensively integrate private banking, investment management, personal trust and family office for high net worth individuals and their families. With more than $1 billion under management, First Western fields a team of highly seasoned professionals to deliver personalized wealth management solutions for each individual client. First Western Trust Bank has offices in Downtown Denver, Cherry Creek and Fort Collins that specialize in serving the needs of the entrepreneurial spirit of the West. For more information, please visit www.fwtb.com or call 303.531.8100.

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