Choice Wealth > Wealth Team
Matt Bowar
Wealth Manager
With Matt, you’ll have a dedicated advisor with several years of experience who provides straightforward advice, tailored recommendations, tax-efficient investing strategies, and guidance designed with the goal to grow and manage your wealth.
3050 Sienna Drive S
O 701.282.3100
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No financial situation is the same, which is where my experience creating custom-tailored financial plans and asking important questions adds value to your financial future. I look forward to helping find your best future.
Areas of Focus
Financial Planning
How will you put the kids through college? What’s your vision for retirement? Any major purchases planned? I’ll listen to your needs and establish a plan that is right for you.
Retirement Planning
Many retirees are understandably concerned about their income. Together, we’ll develop a plan that’s sustainable and personalized for your specific needs.
Second Opinion
Feel confident in your strategy and receive insight into alternative approaches of which you may not otherwise have been aware.
Asset Allocation
Asset allocation is the process of selecting a mix of asset classes that closely matches an investor’s financial profile in terms of their investment preferences and tolerance for risk.
Portfolio Management
As markets fluctuate and your needs evolve, I will be there to make adjustments to your portfolio. By keeping you and your goals in mind, I will assure your money is always working for you.
Life Insurance
Save, invest, and pass on wealth to the next generation. I will help you write a life insurance contract focused on your financial legacy goals.
More About Matt
Matt brings 12 years of experience as a Wealth Manager, working directly with his clients to create and maintain a customized financial plan, addressing all aspects of life, including investments, insurance and risk management, tax planning strategies, retirement, and estate planning.
Matt started his career in the education field earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees form North Dakota State University. His background in education has translated into his current role in helping individuals and businesses implement strategies for a successful retirement. Matt holds his series 7, 63, and 65 registrations through LPL Financial, as well as Health and Life insurance licenses.
A family man first, Matt is married with 3 children and lives in West Fargo, ND. Matt enjoys coaching his kids’ sports, golfing, traveling, and time at the lake.
Left to right: Carrie Warren, Robin Dubuque, Mike Bindas, Patrick McIntyre, Jake Preston, Michelle Christensen, Matt Bowar, Morgan Jacobsen
Michael Bindas
Wealth Advisor
Mike brings 40 years of experience advising individuals, corporations, and institutional investors. He believes that while we may not be able to control the markets or predict their next move, we can create and act upon well-build financial plans. Mike provides the discipline and patience that his clients need, understanding the responsibility entrusted to him. This commitment is not just his profession, but his life’s work and higher calling.
Mike studied at North Dakota State University and started his career in the financial services industry right out of college. Today, he serves as an Advisor and the Senior Vice President for the Wealth Management group, offering clear and straightforward advice and developing long-term financial strategies for his clients.
Mike hold his series 7, 63, and 65 registrations through LPL Financial, as well as Life and Health insurance licenses.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys most athletic events, particularly golfing. He also enjoys spending time with his family and traveling with friends.
Patrick McIntyre
Wealth Advisor
Patrick has been helping clients pursue financial confidence since 1993. He graduated from North Dakota State University and has extensive experience creating and communication well-thought-out financial plans.
Patrick specializes in these plans, including retirement income planning, portfolio analysis, risk management and tax planning strategies.
Outside of work, Patrick enjoys fishing, biking, skiing and hiking with his family – his wife Kathy and their sons Jeremy and Matt. Patrick also enjoys investing in the Community and is committed to several charitable and civic organizations.
Robin Dubuque
LPL Registered Sales Assistant
Robin leads the operations in our Grand Forks office. She has been with Choice Wealth since 2004. She has built strong relationships with our clients as she strives to earn their trust by understanding their goals and needs to build their wealth through effective investments.
Robin holder her series 7, 6, and 63 registrations, through LPL financial, as well as Life & Health insurance licenses.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She enjoys hiking, photography, and hanging out on the family farm.
Jake Preston
Associate Wealth Advisor
Jake passionately works to help individuals and businesses pursue all aspects of their financial goals with personalize service and attention to detail.
After graduation from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Banking and Finance, Jake started his career in financial services with Choice Financial as an Ag & Commercial Banker. Jake holds his Series 7 and 66 registrations through LPL Financial.
Outside of work, Jake enjoys spending time making memories with his family and friends. He is an avid golfer, he also enjoys spending time at the lake, traveling and anything outdoors.
Michelle Christensen
Client Services Associate
Michelle leads the operations in our Fargo office. At work she is driven by building strong personal relationships with clients and being there as support for all of life’s milestones.
Michelle has been with Choice Wealth since 2013. With a strong history in banking and customer service, assisting individuals with their investment and retirement needs was an easy transition. She prides herself in learning the ins and outs of every aspect of the industry. Michelle keeps the office running smoothly, in spite of the ever changing elements that life throws at us.
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband, Bryan and chasing their two kids, Blakely and Daxton. In her free time, Michelle enjoys taking walks with her Silver Lab, Ellie, collecting house plants, watching sports, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Carrie Warren
Client Services Associate
Carrie fulfills our client service role by meeting the clients needs; through building relationships, forward progress thinking, and working together to make everyone successful. Carrie enjoys tapping into everyone’s full potential to see the individual, team and company exceed.
Carrie joined Choice Wealth team in June 2022, working with clients to reinforce their decision to trust Choice with their financial needs. Coming with a wide knowledge of customer service from wearing many hats, she brings excellence to the team with her personal connections, building relationships with not only clients but businesses as well.
Outside of work, Carrie enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, and three kids: Cooper, Chloe and Kennedy. Carrie enjoys many outdoor activities, including going to the lake and gardening and loves experiencing new places, traveling with family and friends.
Matthew McIntyre
Client Services Associate
Matthew works with clients to help meet their needs. He enjoys working with clients and their advisors to help them achieve their financial goals.
After graduating from North Dakota State University in 2020, Matthew started his career in banking. He moved to South Dakota, where he worked in banking, and then with another wealth management firm before joining the Choice Wealth team in 2024. Matthew holds his Series 7 and 66 registrations through LPL financial, as well as his Life Insurance & Annuity license.
Outside of work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife Alexis and their two cats, Rocky and Simba, spending time with friends, reading, hunting, fishing, and biking.