Ameriprise Financial Services
41yrs
Top 2% by experience in North Dakota
41yrs
Michael Bindas has worked in the financial industry for 41 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Michael has been with LPL Financial since 2017; before that, Michael spent three years at ICA Group Wealth Management and two years at Investment Centers of America. LPL Financial offers financial planning, investment management, and educational workshops and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 70 advisors with offices in Grand Forks, and one of 67 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience41 years (since 1985)
How that compares ?Top advisor by experience in Grand Forks
Office1697 South 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
FirmLPL Financial
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$399,489
Advisors at the firm23,459
States licensed ?2 states
Services through LPL Financial
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Career
- 2021 – 2024ICA Group Wealth Management, LLCPreviously
- 2017 – nowLPL Financial LLCCurrent firm
- Dec 2015 – Dec 2017Investment Centers of America, Inc.Previously
- 2012 – 2015Securities America Advisors, Inc.Previously
- 2002 – 2012Investment Centers of America, Inc.Previously
- 2000 – 2002Howard Weil IncorporatedPreviously
Questions to ask Michael
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call LPL Financial at 704-733-3300 and ask for Michael Bindas. Michael works from the Grand Forks, ND office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1985, about 41 years. Top advisor by experience in Grand Forks.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
LPL Financial reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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