The latest ranking of banks by deposits at Jefferson County branches reveals that FirstBank, which was acquired by PNC Bank in early September of this year and led, leads the list for 2025, with deposits as of Sept. 30, totaling $6.09 billion. FirstBank has dominated the ranking for the last three years. Following closely is…more
The PNC Financial Services Group has agreed to acquire FirstBank Holding Co., headquartered in Lakewood. This acquisition will significantly enhance PNC’s presence in Colorado and Arizona. As of June 30, 2025, FirstBank had $26.8 billion in assets and operated 95 branches primarily in Colorado and Arizona. The deal will substantially increase PNC’s branch network in…more
Safe Harbor Financial has introduced a new banking program specifically designed for financial institutions looking to serve the legal cannabis market. This Fully Managed Cannabis Banking Program aims to simplify the process for community banks and credit unions by handling all operational and compliance tasks, allowing these institutions to accept cannabis deposits without increasing their…more
Fortis Capital Advisors has formed a strategic partnership with Risemint, an Evergreen-based independent wealth management firm founded by Bryce Johnson. This collaboration aims to enhance personalized wealth management services for families and businesses. Risemint, established in 2019, has grown its assets under management to over $120 million prior to merging with Prairie Village, Kan.-based Fortis…more
Credit Union of Denver led all Jefferson County-based credit unions in 2024 by total loan volume, issuing more than $762 million — an increase of nearly 9% from 2023. With over 156,000 loans and 72,333 members, the Lakewood-based institution was the county’s most active by both financial scale and transaction count. Climb Credit Union, based…more
The latest rankings of Jefferson County’s credit unions reveal a year of both growth and contraction across key financial metrics. Based on 2024 asset data from the National Credit Union Administration, Credit Union of Denver, based in Lakewood, remains the largest in the region, holding $1.17 billion in assets despite a nearly 20% decline from…more
The latest list of Banks by Deposits at Jefferson County Branches has been released, detailing how 24 financial institutions fared in 2024. The rankings, based on local deposit data as of June 30, were compiled using figures from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. This year’s data shows a slight dip in local deposits across Jefferson…more
SHF Holdings Inc., dba Safe Harbor Financial (Safe Harbor) (Nasdaq: SHFS), has formed a strategic partnership with Bennett Thrasher, an accounting and advisory firm. This collaboration offers financial compliance and advisory services to businesses in regulated markets, supporting them from startup to expansion. Through this partnership, Safe Harbor clients will gain access to a comprehensive…more
Jefferson County saw a spike in SBA-backed lending in 2024, with 49 lenders issuing a total of $129.9 million in loans — up 45.8% from $89.1 million in 2023 — according to the 2025 Jeffco SBA Lenders List, based on data from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The sharp increase highlights growing economic momentum for…more
SHF Holdings Inc., dba Safe Harbor Financial (Nasdaq: SHFS), has hired two executives for its leadership team: Jeffrey Kay as senior vice president of marketing and the return of Dominic Marella as vice president of business development. Kay and Marella will focus on expanding Safe Harbor’s national footprint, enhancing client services and increasing brand visibility.…more
SHF Holdings Inc., dba Safe Harbor Financial (Nasdaq: SHFS), a Golden-based fintech provider of financing to the regulated cannabis industry, has formed a strategic partnership with FundCanna, a provider of capital solutions for cannabis operators. Under a mutual referral agreement, both companies will work together to provide accessible funding and compliant banking services to cannabis-related…more
SHF Holdings Inc., dba Safe Harbor Financial (Nasdaq: SHFS), is expanding its partnership with Würk, a human capital management (HCM) company in the cannabis industry. This strategic partnership aims to connect cannabis operators to compliant financial and workforce solutions. The collaboration will launch a mutual referral program that leverages both companies’ expertise in providing HCM…more