Jim Hale is the founding general partner of FTV Capital, a bi-coastal growth equity firm in San Francisco. Jim has relied on the Bank for both personal and business banking needs throughout the years. His personal needs started with a partnership buy-in loan almost 30 years ago and the relationship grew to include banking for his business and the next generation of his family. Jim appreciates the focus that First Republic puts on relationships – something that is hard to find in today’s highly digital, third-party relationship world.