1st Century Bank serves clients from a variety of professions. Whether they are entrepreneurs, professional firms or business owners, we provide the impeccable personal attention they deserve and have come to expect.
We have experienced bankers who understand the complexities specific to your industry. With your aspirations in mind, they will assemble just the right products and services to help your business thrive.
Our clients’ successes are our proudest achievement. Meet some of them below.
DYNAMIC REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
“With 1CB, we have a team of dedicated bankers who know our business and are just a phone call away. That kind of service is invaluable.”
— Ari Nathan, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT; David Lich, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
BINDER LAW GROUP
“Unlike other banks, 1CB makes banking effortless — streamlined account opening, hassle-free lending and a team that truly understands the legal profession.”
— Warren J. Binder and Ronald Binder, CO-FOUNDERS
LRB ACCOUNTANCY, INC.
“Most banks offer the same products, but 1CB delivers something far more valuable — exceptional service, trust and a team that feels like family.”
— Lusine Boyajyan and Ruzanna Boyajyan, CO-FOUNDERS
SCOTT PROPERTIES GROUP
“In an industry built on trust, 1CB delivers responsive, client-driven service and always looks out for our business. They truly know and understand how to support property management’s banking needs.”
— Scott Brody, OWNER
ACTS LAW
“In our opinion, the number one partner for a business is its bank. To have a bank that makes things easier as opposed to harder and gets us through hurdles as opposed to creating them is a bank that creates a true partnership and supports our ability to grow faster.”
— Danny Abir, Alex Cohen, Boris Treyzon and Renata Salo, CO-FOUNDERS
BRAD MANAGEMENT
“At 1st Century, we not only have our Relationship Manager’s cellphone number, but we have dedicated office support. If our Relationship Manager is unavailable, we can count on his team to handle our needs.”
— Jerry Wise, OWNER & CHAIRMAN
CRESCENT CANYON
“1st Century Bank’s understanding of the property management business, along with Linnea’s personalized service, has made them an invaluable banking partner, helping us streamline operations and support our growth.”
— Jon Snow and Will Vogt, CO-FOUNDERS
NEW STANDARD EQUITIES
“At 1st Century, you get all the products and services of a large bank, but with the personal attention that comes with a small bank.”
— Edward Ring, CO-FOUNDER
PROFESSIONAL LAW CORP
“Reliability and credibility are very important in banking, and that is what I get with 1st Century.”
— Albert Abkarian, FOUNDER
RIVAS SPORTS, INC.
“I needed a bank that could customize services to my needs and facilitate the growth of my business. Even though my business is small from an administration standpoint, the transaction volume is on par with a large business. I'm so happy that I found 1st Century.”
— Daisy Rivas, OWNER/PRESIDENT
GLOW + FLOW BEAUTY
“We brought our accounts to 1st Century Bank because we know they genuinely care about our needs. Having direct access to our bankers, Bonnie Rubin and her team, is a game changer. They understand our business and are responsive and solution oriented.”
— Diann Valentine and Damon Haley, CO-FOUNDERS
GREG MORENA
“1st Century has 100% of my banking business, including loans and deposits. The 1st Century Bank team is the best - it's just not like this at other banks.”
— The Albright and Rusty’s Surf Ranch, OWNER/RESTAURATEUR
ONE STRUCTURAL
“We value the individual attention that our banker Sev and 1st Century offer, and we also feel secure knowing that we are backed by MidFirst, the largest privately owned bank in the nation.”
— Helen Fower and David Tashroudian, OWNERS
TOFER & ASSOCIATES
“This is the first banking relationship I’ve had where I have the personal cellphone numbers of my bankers. Arpy, Gil and Laura have never missed a call. Working with 1st Century has been an incredible experience.”
— Alex Tofer, OWNER
SALO & SALO DENTAL
“Masha Kaznachey, our Relationship Manager, makes banking so easy and seamless that we don’t spend time worrying about financial matters; instead, we focus on what truly matters ─ our patients.”
— Dr. Dean Salo and Dr. Madelyne Salo
ANDERSEN INTEGRATED SERVICES
“Justin Weissman, our 1st Century Bank Relationship Manager, believes in what we do, and when we need something, he goes above and beyond.”
— Dan, Dennis and Jason Ironi, MANAGING PARTNERS
GD REALTY
“Just like us, 1st Century does what they say they’re going to do.”
— Arash Danialifar, CEO
WARWICK GROUP
“1st Century and Greg make us feel valued, and they look out for our business and personal interests ─ and that’s so rare.”
— Mark and Kimberly Warwick, FOUNDERS
ARASH LAW
“Once I switched banks, my only regret was that I hadn’t done it sooner. As our demands grew, so did our trust in 1st Century.”
— Arash Khorsandi, FOUNDER
PALACIOS HOMES
“All it takes is a text or a simple phone call. Sev and 1st Century just make it so easy; they give us peace of mind.”
— Omar and Cristian, FOUNDERS
BET TZEDEK
“It’s very important to have a stable bank we can rely on to think through complicated decisions — and to do so in true partnership. We get that, and more, with 1st Century Bank.”
— Diego Cartagena, PRESIDENT & CEO
SADLER MEDICAL GROUP
“Family is everything to us. We choose to work with 1st Century Bank because we’re treated like family.”
— Dr. Charles and Hoori Sadler
INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES & SOLUTIONS INC.
“When you work at the pace I do, you need a Personal Banker at your fingertips. Accessibility is crucial. With Sev Araradian and 1st Century Bank, I know I have the kind of support I need to succeed.”
— Caroline Mosessian, FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH FOUNDATION
“Robert (Rodriguez, Relationship Manager) and 1st Century Bank believed in us. They stepped up when we needed it, and with their help, we were able to expand our reach in the community.”
— Dr. Kenneth Orduna, CEO
JM KEEHN AN ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION
“1st Century Bank is like a business partner. When one of my clients needs something, they’re right on it. They have a personal touch that is rare in banking today.”
— Jackie Keehn, FOUNDER AND CEO
LOS ANGELES CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
“1st Century Bank knows exactly what we need, and they deliver. They make banking effortless so we can focus on what truly matters – fulfilling our mission.”
— Juan Navarro, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; Lisa Lozano, FINANCE DIRECTOR
MCINTIRE REAL ESTATE
“1st Century Bank and Scott (Healy, Relationship Manager) understand the complexities of our industry. All it takes is one phone call and things get done. That gives me peace of mind.”
— Josh McIntire, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO
SPEECHCOM
“We’re a family business, so we value business relationships that feel like family — and that’s exactly what we get with 1st Century Bank.”
— Anna Weber, OWNER AND CEO; Erick Weber, OWNER AND COO
AMY SPORT
“I want to work with a bank that treats me like family. I also want them to have a forward-thinking approach to their products and services. I get all of that with 1st Century Bank.”
— Amy Lipton, FOUNDER
TOWER CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
“1st Century Bank believes in our mission. They understand how important our services are to the community, and the support we’ve received has been invaluable.”
— Linda David, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR