About Scott Wylie
Scott Wylie co-founded First Western in 2002 after recognizing the need for an integrated approach for delivering financial services to the growing affluent market. As chairman and CEO of First Western, Wylie provides leadership for the holding company, as well as management of the bank and trust services. Most recently, he served as chairman and CEO of Northern Trust Bank of Colorado after having sold his prior institution, Trust Bank of Colorado, to Northern in 1998.
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Success
Success Isn't About Making One Big Decision, It's About Making a Million Small Decisions
Finding success in entrepreneurship is a constant balancing act between decision-making, risk management and leadership.
Prepare to Succeed
When Facing Challenges, Your Company Might Be Better Off Staying Small and Nimble
Know when to stop, reflect and look ahead.
Health Savings Accounts
How to Give Every Team Member a Tax-Free 'Raise'
There's no better deal around than a Health Savings Account.
401(k)s
Why Educating Employees About Retirement Plans Is Critical
Encouraging retirement savings is a leader's responsibility.
Millennials
Recruit More Millennials by Offering This One Big Perk
You can attract and retain more millennials by easing their college debt.
401(k)s
Think You Can Just Sign up Your Company for a 401(k) and Forget About It? Think Again.
Here's how to make sense of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
401(k)s
Treat Retirement Plans Like a Business Unit, Not a Burden
Startup employees need 401(k)s, too.
401(k)s
Younger Team Members Often Don't Enroll in Retirement Plans -- But That Can Hurt Your Company
Plan participation is never guaranteed, especially for entry-level workers
Work-Life Balance
Why Business Leaders Must Set a Personal Mission
Assess what you're trying to accomplish in life beyond making money at your company. Otherwise you might be headed for trouble when life catches up with you.
Work-Life Balance
Entrepreneurs Must Skillfully Perform on Two Stages, Not Forfeiting Home for Company
A CEO who can't turn off that business persona for the nonwork parts of life may encounter a bountiful set of serious problems.
Personal Health
Entrepreneurs, Watch Your Back Side
Hyper-focus on building your company will bite you if you aren't just as focused on the well being of you and your family.