Houston-based MidFirst Bank recently expanded in Houston by opening a branch in the city’s historic River Oaks neighborhood..The branch, at 2229 San Felipe St., is in the city’s west central region and includes private banking and wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals, families and businesses. The branch also includes lending, investment management, trust services and financial planning. The branch continues MidFirst’s recent expansion in Houston, following the $40.4 billion bank’s acquisition of a half-dozen branches in the city from Coral Gables, Fla.-based Amerant Bank. “Houston’s continued population growth and prosperity make it an important strategic market for MidFirst, and our new River Oaks location reinforces our commitment to serving this dynamic community,” said Executive Vice President Brittany Tapley.MidFirst Bank operates in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.