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Ben Thornhill, CFP®

Senior Managing Director, Wealth Management

Ben Thornhill works with clients to develop and manage investment plans while integrating financial planning, investment management, estate planning and tax considerations into a cohesive process. He provides tailored strategies that are designed to help clients navigate complex or changing circumstances with greater clarity and confidence.

He has over 30 years of professional experience in the financial industry and has been with FirstSun Advisors (formerly First Foundation Advisors) since 1998.

Ben has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Chapman University, holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation and is a member of the Financial Planning Association, Orange County Chapter.

Outside of work, Ben enjoys staying active, traveling and is an avid sports fan. He is also a collector of historical game-used baseball memorabilia and spends a great deal of time in animal rescue with his family.

Please Note: Limitations. The achievement of any professional designation, certification, degree, or license, recognition by publications, media, or other organizations, membership in any professional organization, or any amount of prior experience or success, should not be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results or satisfaction if FirstSun Advisors is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. 

Investment advisory services are offered through First Foundation Advisors, an SEC-registered investment adviser. FirstSun Advisors is a tradename used by First Foundation Advisors as it works to integrate names following its merger into the FirstSun Capital Bancorp family of brands. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Investments and insurance products are not FDIC-insured, are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by the bank or an affiliate of the bank, are not insured by any federal government agency and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested. FirstSun Advisors is a wholly owned subsidiary of FirstSun Capital Bancorp.