About First National 1870, a division of Sunflower Bank, N.A.

Operating as Sunflower Bank and First National 1870, Sunflower Bank, N.A. provides relationship-focused services and financial solutions to meet your personal, business, and wealth management financial objectives. We value the needs of each customer and partner with them to help achieve their goals through innovative solutions and locally informed decision-making. 

At Sunflower Bank, we are deeply committed to fostering success everywhere we serve. Being community-minded bankers with specialty services and access to capital means we can help all of our customers and communities become more robust and grow. We are proud to uphold our mission of "Bringing out the best in the lives we touch ... Creating Possibility."

Our Family of Brands

We are proud of our longevity and the long-term relationships it represents. Founded in Kansas in 1892, today our bank headquarters are in Dallas, TX as a result of our expanding footprint. We operate as First National 1870 in Albuquerque, Los Alamos, and Santa Fe, NM, to honor its founding in 1870 as the first bank in the Southwestern US. FirstSun Capital Bancorp(Opens in a new window) is the financial holding company for Sunflower Bank, N.A.

In 2026, we welcomed First Foundation to our family of brands. Through the merger between FirstSun and First Foundation Inc., First Foundation Bank merged into Sunflower Bank, N.A., and First Foundation Advisors became a wholly owned subsidiary of FirstSun. Working together, we bring complete relationship-focused financial solutions to our customers and communities.

Key Highlights

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$20B

Total Assets*

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99

Licensed Branches

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44

Mortgage Loan Origination States

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133

Years of Serving Customers

*Subsequent to the merger closing, on a pro forma basis as of Dec. 31, 2025, before merger-related adjustments.

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    FirstSun Capital Bancorp and First Foundation Inc. Combining in All-Stock Merger

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    Our History

    Strategic mergers and acquisitions combined with organic growth have shaped us. Since our founding in Kansas in 1892, we've become a full-service financial institution with locations in 10 states.

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    Community Involvement

    We believe in creating possibility at both the individual and community level. It’s about creating a legacy that makes us proud and provides a solid foundation for the future.

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    Company Culture

    Sunflower Bank is more than just another place to work. See why our people love to work here.

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    Client Stories

    We have the opportunity to work with amazing clients. The stories of how they found success are inspirational. It is a privilege to serve as their financial partner.

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Company Achievements

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BauerFinancial 5-Star Rated Bank, March 2026

We are proud to be recognized as a BauerFinancial 5-Star rated bank for another consecutive quarter. The designation represents a Superior rating and recommendation from this leading independent bank research firm. 

Sunflower Bank Signature Programs

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ABC Program for Education

The ABC Program for Education supports students and schools in the communities we serve, investing in youth education and local economic growth. Program funds have supplied laptops, books, software, curriculum and more for K-12 students and schools throughout our footprint.

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Livestrong Partnership

Livestrong’s Guidebook & Planner are vital tools that help patients, and their loved ones, organize medical information, navigate treatment, and manage life after a cancer diagnosis. As Livestrong's Community Guidebook Partner, we distribute physical copies of the Livestrong Guidebook (normally $36.40 to order online) in our branches for free.

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Community Partner Awards

Sunflower Bank recognizes outstanding organizations in our communities through our Community Partner Awards program! The program aims to support ongoing projects and inspire others in these same areas to take active roles in the betterment of their communities. 

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