Samuel A. Green
Founder, Chairman 1934 - 1979
About Us
Philadelphia's Hometown Bank
Our Mission
- To cultivate prosperity for our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve.
- To continue to provide high-quality financial services in a competitive and profitable manner.
- To foster thriving commercial enterprise and home ownership.
- To actively encourage personal growth.
- To build and maintain a strong financial base with a view to perpetual existence.
Philadelphia's Hometown Bank
In the city of firsts, we're firstrust
Our story
In 1934, at the height of the Great Depression, Samuel A. Green founded First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Philadelphia around his mother's kitchen table in South Philadelphia. Built on a deep commitment to community and guided by enduring family values, the institution laid the foundation for what would become Firstrust Bank in 1987.
A visionary leader in every sense, Samuel A. Green believed in empowering others to achieve success—for themselves, their families, and the communities they called home. That belief became the cornerstone of Firstrust's culture and continues to shape the way we serve today.
For more than 90 years, Firstrust has remained family-owned and guided by three generations of leadership. Founder Samuel A. Green served as Chairman from 1934 to 1979, establishing the principles of trust, service, and long-term relationships that continue to define the bank. Daniel B. Green served as Chairman from 1979 to 2015, building upon that strong foundation while guiding Firstrust through decades of growth and change. Since 2015, Richard J. Green, grandson of founder Samuel A. Green, has served as Chairman, continuing the family legacy and Firstrust's enduring commitment to cultivating prosperity for customers, employees, and the communities we serve.
Daniel B. Green
Chairman 1979 - 2015
Richard J. Green
Chairman 2015 - Present
Our leadership
Firstrust is currently in its third generation of family management, beginning with Samuel A. Green, then son Daniel B. Green and currently Richard J. Green. Their legacy has been one of stability and strength.
Richard J. Green
Executive Chairman & Owner
Timothy J. Abell
CEO & President
History
Celebrating over 90 years of our history
Explore captured moments from more than nine decades of family ownership, community growth, enduring trust, and a legacy of innovation and progress.
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Our Enterprise
A family of businesses with shared values
Our diverse enterprise of companies has been purpose-built to provide financial solutions dedicated to supporting our clients throughout their lifecycle.
Firstrust is the largest family-owned financial institution in our region. Firstrust is currently in its third generation of family management, beginning with Samuel A. Green, then son Daniel B. Green and currently Richard J. Green. Their legacy has been one of stability and strength.
For more than 30 years, the experts at Apex Commercial Capital have helped small businesses achieve their financial goals by offering a wider variety of commercial financing products and services.
The principals and associates of Firstrust Financial Resources have over two decades of experience in wealth management, financial planning, employee benefits and advanced life insurance planning. Previously Progress Financial Resources, in 2006 the team joined Firstrust Bank—one of the region’s oldest and most respected financial institutions.
Hatch is a digital-first bank that improves how people save, spend, borrow, and send money by creating strategic relationships with fintech companies.
Verde Ventures invests in both fintech-focused venture capital funds and directly in venture-backed fintech & fintech adjacent companies.
Our impact
Cultivating prosperity for the communities we serve.
Firstrust Bank proudly partners with leading charitable organizations across the Philadelphia region.
Investing in organizations that possess capable and courageous leadership, innovative approaches to addressing social problems and injustices, and a fierce commitment to making a substantial impact.
On the field we're united by one objective; victory. Off the field, we are drawn together by an even larger goal: taking action for autism. Through research, advocacy, empathy and unity our biggest strength is bringing people together, so we're inviting the world to join us. And together, we will make an impact that echoes around the globe.
Devoted to enriching the lives of children and young adults with disabilities and empowering them to navigate the world around them.
Transforming lives and our city by building and repairing homes in partnership with families in need, and uniting all Philadelphians around the cause of affordable housing. Our vision is a city where all Philadelphians live in safe, affordable homes.
Our financials
ANNUAL STATEMENTS
For over 90 years, Firstrust has provided secure, profitable, smart safekeeping for our customers’ deposits. With $5.7 billion in assets, a high degree of liquidity, and strong reserves, we are honored to hold the highest star rating of Superior from independent bank rating firm, BauerFinancial, Inc.
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Go Birds!
Newsroom
Eagles Legend Brandon Graham is Back in the Game - Partnering with Firstrust Bank to Give Local Businesses the Edge
August 22, 2025
Graham will be featured in Firstrust’s new “Edge” campaign, playing on his reputation as one of the NFL’s most-feared edge rushers.
Firstrust Executive Chairman and Owner Richard J. Green to Receive Prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor
May 13, 2025
Firstrust Bank Executive Chairman and Owner Richard J. Green has been named a recipient of a 2025 Ellis Island Medal of Honor, presented by the Ellis Island Honor Society.
Careers
We’re hiring.
We're looking for employees who offer exemplary customer service with a commitment to our values —honesty, integrity and accountability.
Please note: Staffing agencies and third-party recruiters are not authorized to contact hiring managers or submit resumes on behalf of candidates unless a signed agreement is in place with Human Resources or Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited submissions will not be accepted, and no placement fees will be paid.
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