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First Western Securities, Inc.

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Client AUM

$48,648,049

Clients

32

Advisors

6

across 2 offices

About

First Western Securities, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory services primarily to individual clients, including high net worth individuals, managing roughly $48.6 million in client assets across a small client base of about 32 accounts. The firm focuses on portfolio management delivered on a discretionary or non‑discretionary basis and uses asset‑based advisory fees rather than custodial or administrative services.

The adviser employs a tactical asset allocation approach intended to reduce risk and pursue improved performance, implementing allocations with a wide range of instruments such as exchange‑listed and over‑the‑counter securities, options, mutual funds, variable life and annuity products, and interests in real estate and oil and gas partnerships. Accounts are custom‑managed to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances; the firm does not offer wrap‑fee programs, does not custody client assets, and does not charge performance‑based fees.

Uncommon for a team firm, First Western is also a FINRA‑member broker‑dealer and reports that about 80% of its activity is broker‑dealer related, with its investment adviser representatives dual‑registered and able to receive commission compensation for securities and insurance sales (insurance business is reported to occupy roughly 10% of advisers’ time). The brochure discloses potential conflicts of interest from recommending the affiliated broker/clearing arrangements and receiving portions of third‑party money manager fees, and it also notes that the firm does not provide standalone financial planning.

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Active portfolio management Real estate investing

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Percentage

Fee schedule generally in the range of 1% to 3% of assets under management, but not to exceed 3%

Commissions

Advisory representatives may receive commissions for securities and insurance products separately as registered representatives

Main office

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669 Airport Freeway #409

Hurst TX 76053

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

Arizona · California · Texas

Also doing business as

First Western Securities · First Western Securities, Inc.

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Advisors at this firm

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Dan K

Series 63, Series 66

Hurst, TX

First Western Securities, Inc.

Dan Klein is a financial advisor with First Western Securities, Inc. in Hurst, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with First Western Securities since 1995. First Western Securities, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory services primarily to individual clients, including high net worth individuals, managing approximately $48.6 million in client assets. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation approach using a variety of investment instruments and custom-manages accounts to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Bryan K

Series 63, Series 66

Hurst, TX

First Western Securities, Inc.

Bryan Kilpatrick is a financial advisor at First Western Securities, Inc. in Hurst, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with First Western Securities since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in JKC Investments, a family investment partnership. First Western Securities, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory services primarily to individual and high net worth clients, managing approximately $48.6 million across about 32 accounts. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, using a broad range of investment instruments.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Randal F

Series 63, Series 66

Hurst, TX

First Western Securities, Inc.

Randal Ferguson is a financial advisor with First Western Securities, Inc. in Hurst, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Western Securities since 1987 and was previously with Smith Barney Harris Upham starting in 1983. Additionally, he has long-standing affiliations with Collegiate Products and the University of Tulsa dating back to 1975. First Western Securities, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory services primarily to individual clients, including high net worth individuals, managing approximately $48.6 million in assets across about 32 accounts. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation approach, customizing portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerances using a broad range of investment instruments.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Jerry K

Series 63, Series 65

Hurst, TX

First Western Securities, Inc.

Jerry Killion is a financial advisor with First Western Securities, Inc. in Hurst, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with First Western Securities since 2010 and has operated as a self-employed advisor since 1997. In addition to his advisory work, Killion also serves as an independent insurance agent for Employee Benefits Associates. First Western Securities, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory services primarily to individual clients, including high net worth individuals, managing approximately $48.6 million in client assets. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy with a customizable approach to portfolio management and offers services on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Rodney K

Series 66

Hurst, TX

First Western Securities, Inc.

Rodney Kee is a financial advisor with First Western Securities, Inc. based in Hurst, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Equity Services, Inc., National Life Group, and LPL Financial. He is also involved as an agent in fixed insurance and annuity sales through Kee Financial Services and National Life Group. First Western Securities, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory services primarily to individual and high net worth clients, managing approximately $48.6 million in assets. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy with customized portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, focusing on a broad range of investment instruments.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Kerry W

Series 63, Series 66

Manhattan Beach, CA

First Western Securities, Inc.

Kerry Wills is a financial advisor with First Western Securities, Inc. in Manhattan Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with First Western Securities since 2009. First Western Securities, Inc. is a team-based firm managing approximately $48.6 million primarily for high net worth individual clients across about 32 accounts. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy using a diverse range of investment instruments and customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerances.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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