NGFS, A Division of 1st Mariner Bank Since 1st Mariner Bank’s formation in 1995 it has aggressively sought to deliver a wide variety of financial products and services. 1st Mariner’s acceptance in the market is evidenced by its success in terms of growth, surpassing $1 billion in assets in the second quarter of 2003. Fortune Small Business Magazine recently recognized 1st Mariner Bank as o¬ne of the top 100 fastest growing small public corporations in the United States.