Ms. Cariello has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is responsible for developing new relationships, and managing existing clients on the bank’s platform. The relationships Ms. Cariello oversees are comprised of large business clients, servicing both treasury management and lending needs, as well as high-net-worth families. Her extensive experience in all areas of banking and lending, including commercial, multifamily, and residential, makes her a trusted resource for her clients.
Prior to joining First Foundation in 2008, Ms. Cariello held senior leadership roles with several leading institutions including AVCO Financials Services, Banc One, and GMAC.
In addition to serving as a Board Member for Strength in Support, she has served on committees at JSerra Catholic High School, CASA of Orange County, Goodwill of Orange County, Orange County Catholic Foundation Business and Ethics Conference, and was a member of Orange County United Way’s Women Looking Forward. Ms. Cariello also previously served as a Board member and Finance Committee Chair at St. Anne School.
Ms. Cariello studied political science at the University of Miami.