First Financial Consulting Named No. 4089 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Pasadena-based firm recognized for local, client-driven growth, earning a place among the nation’s most successful independent businesses

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Financial Consulting today announced it has been ranked No. 4089 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.

Headquartered in Pasadena, California, First Financial Consulting has been an independent, fee-only fiduciary serving high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners since 1975. The firm has built its reputation on long-term client relationships and a commitment to 100% objective financial advice. That relationship-driven approach helped drive 54% three-year revenue growth, placing First Financial Consulting among a small group of independent advisory firms nationwide to earn a spot on this year's list.

"Our clients have placed their trust in us for decades, and that trust is what drives everything we do," said Greg Welborn, Principal at First Financial Consulting. "We've built this firm one relationship at a time, and our continued growth has allowed us to increase our local team by 27% and stay active in our community through our support of Door of Hope, Maranatha High School, the Los Angeles Chapter of the Boy Scouts of America, the Pasadena Salvation Army, and Vintage Church, where one or more of our team members have served on boards and volunteered. Being named to the Inc. 5000 is a testament to our dedicated team and an opportunity to have them be recognized on a national stage.”

This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.

“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”

Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14–16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now.

Inc. 5000 List Methodology

Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About First Financial Consulting

Founded in 1975, First Financial Consulting is an independent, fee-only fiduciary financial advisory firm headquartered in Pasadena, California. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners through a comprehensive approach to financial planning and wealth management. As a fee-only firm, First Financial Consulting does not sell financial products or accept commissions, allowing its advisors to provide 100% objective advice centered on each client's unique circumstances and goals. The firm's services include retirement planning, investment management, tax planning, estate planning, wealth planning and insurance planning. Learn more at firstfinancial.is.

About Inc.

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