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Scott Wylie on the Changing Colorado Banking Landscape

September 24, 2026

Colorado’s banking industry is undergoing significant change as consolidation reshapes the market and leaves many clients reconsidering what they want from their financial institution.

In a recent Denver Business Journal article, First Western Trust Founder and CEO Scott Wylie shares his perspective on the disruption, the continued value of local decision-making and why First Western is well positioned to serve clients looking for a more personal, accessible banking relationship.

Read the full Denver Business Journal article, “PNC touts high client retention after FirstBank conversion, but local banks see opportunity.”

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