The Winning Bank
People across the states we serve recognize FFB as a leading financial institution because every day we strive for excellence when it comes to the service we provide to our clients, community, and employees. Contact us today and let us show you why we are worthy of the accolades we have received. Thank you!
2023

FFB was named one of America’s Best-In-State Banks by Forbes. Financial institutions were scored in an independent survey on overall recommendations and satisfaction, as well as trust, terms and conditions, branch services, digital services, and financial advice. We are proud to have received this designation from Forbes, a nationally trusted and respected publication.
- Winner - Best-In-State Banks in Oklahoma

Reader Rankings celebrates the achievements of locally owned Oklahoma Businesses. FFB is proud to have received recognition in the following categories:
- Top Winner – Best Bank for Small Business
- Top Winner – Best Bank for Business Based in Oklahoma
- Top Winner – Best Mortgage Lender
- Top Winner – Best Private Banking Services
- Top Winner – Best Wealth Management
- Finalist – Best Company Culture
- Finalist – Best Overall Leadership
- Finalist – Most Innovative Workplace

Companies are selected based on employee interviews and a look at their workplace policies, practices and demographics. FFB continues to excel at creating a quality workplace.
- Winner - Best Places to Work (250 or more US employees)

- Winner - Lee Symcox

- Winners - Maggie Alfaro and John Symcox

- Bank of the Year - Excellence in Banking – 2023

This award program recognizes the best organizations across Arizona as voted by their employees.
- Winner - Top Company in Arizona

- Winner – Customer Service
- Finalist – Bank
- Finalist – Financial Planning Services
- Finalist – Mortgage Lending Company

- Winner - Best of the Best - Bank

Notable Women in Banking & Finance
- Winner - Suzie Symcox
2022
FFB was named one of America’s Best-In-State Banks by Forbes. Financial institutions were scored in an independent survey on overall recommendations and satisfaction, as well as trust, terms and conditions, branch services, digital services, and financial advice. We are proud to have received this designation from Forbes, a nationally trusted and respected publication.
- Winner - Best-In-State Banks in Oklahoma
- First Place in the following subdimensions in Oklahoma: Trust, Financial Advice, Customer Service, Digital Services, and Terms & Conditions.
Reader Rankings celebrates the achievements of locally owned Oklahoma Businesses. FFB is proud to have received recognition in the following categories:
- Top Winner – Best Bank for Business Based in Oklahoma
- Top Winner – Best Bank for Small Business
- Top Winner – Best Mortgage Lender
- Top Winner – Best Private Banking Services
- Finalist – Best Company Culture
- Finalist – Best Overall Leadership
- Finalist – Best Place to Work
- Finalist – Most Innovative Workplace
The Journal Record honors Oklahoma businesses and organizations excelling in creating quality workplaces. Companies were selected based on employee interviews plus workplace policies, practices, and demographics.
- Winner – Large category (250 or more U.S. employees)
For 28 years, the Oklahoman’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards have served as a local accolade for excellence based on community appreciation and employee feedback. FFB is proud to have received recognition in the following categories:
- 1st place - Best Customer Service
- Finalist – Best Financial Planning Services
- Finalist – Best Mortgage Lending Company
Oklahoma Magazine
- Winner - Bank (#1)
2021
The Oklahoman – Readers’ Choice
For 28 years, the Oklahoman's annual Readers' Choice Awards have served as a local accolade for excellence based on community appreciation and employee feedback. FFB is proud to have received recognition in the following categories:
- 1st Place Winner: Best Company Leadership
- 1st Place Winner: Best Company Culture
- 1st Place Winner: Best Mortgage Lender
- Finalist: Best Online Banking
- Finalist: Best Customer Service
- Finalist: Most Innovative Workplace
Oklahoma Magazine
- Winner - Best of the Best - Bank
- Winner - 2021 Great Companies to Work For
2020
The Oklahoman – Readers’ Choice
For 27 years, the Oklahoman’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards have served as a local accolade for excellence based on community appreciation and employee feedback. FFB is proud to have received recognition in the following categories:
- 1st place - Best Employer under 500 employees
- Finalist – Best Local Bank
Journal Record - Best Places to Work
Companies are selected based on employee interviews and a look at their workplace policies, practices, and demographics. FFB continues to excel at creating a quality workplace.
- Winner - Best Places to Work (250 or more US employees)
AZ Central - Top Companies in Arizona
This award recognizes the best organizations across the state of Arizona as voted by their employees. FFB achieved top rankings in employer practices, employee engagement and satisfaction scores.
- Winner - Top Company in Arizona
Oklahoma Magazine
- Winner - Best of the Best - Bank
- Winner - 2020 Great Companies to Work For
OKC Friday
OKC's Most Powerful Young Professionals
- Winner - John Symcox
2019
Forbes – Best Bank in Oklahoma
- Winner – Best Bank in Oklahoma
Journal Record – Reader Rankings - 2020
Reader Rankings celebrates the achievements of locally owned Oklahoma Businesses. FFB is proud to have received recognition in the following categories:
- Top Winner – Best Bank for Small Business
- Top Winner - Best Wealth Management
- Winner – Best Private Banking Services
- Winner – Best Mortgage Lender
- Winner – Best Oklahoma-based Bank for Business
- Winner – Best Overall Leadership
- Winner – Best Company Culture
- Winner – Most Innovative Workplace
Journal Record - Best Places to Work
Companies are selected based on employee interviews and a look at their workplace policies, practices, and demographics. FFB continues to excel at creating a quality workplace.
- Winner - Best Places to Work (250 or more US employees)
AZ Central - Top Companies to Work For
This award recognizes the best organizations across the state of Arizona as voted by their employees. FFB achieved top rankings in employer practices, employee engagement, and satisfaction scores.
- Winner - Top Company in Arizona
The Oklahoman - Readers' Choice
The Oklahoman’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards have served as a local accolade for excellence based on community appreciation and employee feedback. FFB is proud to have received recognition in the following categories:
- 1st place - Best Employer Under 500 Employees
- Finalist - Bank/Credit Union for CDs
- Finalist - Online or Mobile Banking
Moore Monthly - Best of Moore & South OKC
This award celebrates the best local businesses in the metro voted on by our neighbors, customers, friends, and family.
- 1st Place – Best Bank
Oklahoma Magazine
- Winner - Best of the Best - Bank
- Winner - Great Companies to Work For
Previous Awards
- Journal Record – Best Places to Work – 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Journal Record - Reader Rankings - 2023, 2022, 2019
- AZ Central – Top Companies in Arizona – 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014
- The Oklahoman – Reader’s Choice – 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
- Oklahoma Magazine - Great Companies to Work For - 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
- Oklahoma Magazine - Best of the Best - 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Moore Monthly - Best of Moore & South OKC – 2022, 2019, 2018
- OKC Gazette – Best of OKC - 2018