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0001594279
XXXXXXXX
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0001413837
First Foundation Inc.
001-36461
200 Crescent Court
Suite 1400
Dallas
TX
75201
469-638-9636
KELLER ULRICH E. JR
Director
common
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3000 Schwab Way
Westlake
TX
76262
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56467623
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Villa Park
CA
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