First Western Bank & Trust strives to be the premier bank and financial service provider in the communities we serve by building strong customer relationships, providing great customer service, offering diverse financial products and maintaining knowledgeable, friendly professional employees. Member FDIC - Equal Housing Lender

The McLean Group is a 25 year old boutique investment bank and financial services firm focused on the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI), Security, Critical Infrastructure and Maritime markets. Our 60+ professionals bring deep industry experience and relentless execution to every client engagement. We provide solutions that blend financial creativity with operational expertise. Whether we are providing transaction advisory, valuation opinions or growth capital, our services are unmatched in these core markets. Our clients are special and their missions are often vital to national security. They are required to be excellent at all times, and expect the same from their transaction advisor.

Responsible for all internal audit functions within the bank, including compliance with all State and Federal Banking regulations. Performed evaluations of the internal control system within the bank to verify that it is properly designed and functioning as planned. Assisted in the development and maintenance of the bank’s policies and procedures. Monitored the bank’s credit risk by performing monthly loan reviews. Submitted audit reports to the Board of Directors. Responsible for performing special projects as requested by the Board of Directors.

Our Mission: Serve and support our members and our community. Our Vision: Provide excellent service to our evolving members and earn lifetime loyalty. Our Values: Go above and beyond. We are always looking for ways to do more, be better, and go further: including interactions with members, attention to detail, and leading in our community. Stay accountable. We honor our commitments, to members and to each other. We take ownership in our work and promptly correct mistakes to the greatest extent possible. Help others. We go out of our way to help others. Our coworkers, our community, and our members. Have fun. Work can be fun, fulfilling, and exciting. Fun translates to a friendly work environment where people like to be. When we enjoy our jobs, our members enjoy us. Put people first. We believe in people: members, coworkers, neighbors, and friends. We work hard to meet our members’ needs and help them succeed. We spend time and resources in our communities working to better them for the future. We develop the talents, reward the exceptional performance, and respect the rights of our employees. Field of Membership Aspire Community Federal Credit Union is a community-chartered credit union whose field of membership includes: anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school; and businesses, other legal entities, and organizations of such persons; located in Bottineau, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Renville or Ward counties of North Dakota. Our membership also includes immediate families or households of our existing members. Federally Insured by NCUA Your savings are federally insured by NCUA to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.

First International Bank & Trust started as a single branch in Arnegard, North Dakota, and over 109 years has evolved into a bank with 28 locations in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Arizona. We offer more than just banking. Our suite of expanded services is what makes us a full-service bank that our customers can count on. From Private Banking to Insurance services, we have the financial solutions to fit the needs of every one of our customers. In April 2018, we added a leading electronic payments processor. Behind the scenes of an electronic transaction, multiple financial institutions form a complex network to ensure the movement of funds. That process is made seamless with Kotapay. Every day we think about how we can make our bank better, and our communities stronger. We were recognized for those efforts on a national stage in 2018. The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™ named First International Bank & Trust its top bank at the Best Banks in America™ Super Conference. We believe in giving back to our communities. Across our footprint, First International Bank & Trust donated millions of dollars to community and non-profit organizations, and our employees volunteered nearly 4,000 hours. Our Mission: To be nationally recognized as a community bank whose innovation and drive for excellence is propelled by the best financial experts with a heart. Our Company Vision: Our customers leave feeling like family. Our Values: ◾Own the Choices You Make ◾Speak Up Respectfully ◾Make Decisions with Integrity ◾Take Pride in Your Work ◾Act Like Your Ride is Waiting ◾Learn from Yesterday, Rush for Mastery ◾Leave Your Mark on Our Communities ◾Seek the Sunshine Every Day First International Bank & Trust (North Dakota, Minnesota and Arizona) is owned by Watford City Bancshares, Inc., which is owned by the Stenehjem family. First International Bank & Trust is a full-service, independent community bank, a member of FDIC, and an equal housing lender.

Affinity First Federal Credit Union has been servicing the Minot area since 1959. Affinity First offers an array of financial products and services to help those achieve their financial goals. Stop in today or give us a phone call to learn more about how we can assist your financial needs.