Mineral & Land Services. From a name that s been trusted for generations

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1 Mineral & Land Services From a name that s been trusted for generations

2 You may not have planned this. It may have been the furthest thing from your mind. But the fact is, You are part of the oil and gas industry. The decisions you make now can create a new future for you and your family. Once you begin to see activity on your mineral interests, it can be a pivotal point in your life. This is your chance to change course. To exchange modest dreams for a bigger version. This is your opportunity to leave a legacy. But the transformation doesn t happen automatically. That s where First International Bank & Trust comes in. We provide tools to simplify your participation in this complex industry and help you easily manage your mineral rights as though you were an expert. Beyond that, we bring you a wealth of experience helping people like you build financial independence so you can leave a legacy you never imagined possible.

3 Mineral & Land Services From First International Bank & Trust Everything you need to organize your life as a mineral owner in one place Mineral Owner Online website Personalized online portal where you ll find production graphs, prices and other details in near-real time. Financial management We work directly with the oil companies on your behalf to collect, deposit and distribute royalty payments as you prefer. Lease negotiation Leveraging years of expertise and industry connections, our Certified Mineral Managers negotiate the best lease terms and bonuses for your mineral interests. Tax simplification Reduce the headache at tax time. We can aggregate your data and work with the tax preparer of your choice. Consulting Put your good fortune to work by developing a wealth building and preservation strategy with the help of people who ve helped families prosper for years.

4 We ll simplify the complexities of ownership In an industry filled with complex terminology and legal caveats, our aim is to help you understand what you have and how to get the most from it. Many of our customers find themselves in mineral ownership groups with extended family or other unintended business partners. Goals and interests can be as varied as the individuals that make up the group. Matters can become more complex when group members are spread across the country, or when later generations inherit the assets. Our services and tools bring together under one virtual roof everything related to mineral management production reports, financial data, maps and other resources. And since many mineral owners reside out-of-state, they appreciate some feet on the ground in North Dakota, representing their best interests. Whatever your circumstances, First International Bank & Trust s Mineral & Land Services makes for a smoother ownership experience. Whether you have sole ownership or share your mineral rights with a diverse group, tools from our Mineral & Land Services put everything you need at your fingertips. No matter where you are, or where your co-owners reside, the website connects everyone to the action taking place in North Dakota.

5 Manage your information Mineral Owner Online 24/7 access to your information Mineral Owner Online is your private hub for everything related to tracking and managing your mineral rights. Everyone in your group sees the same comprehensive information whenever they wish. The secure, password protected portal is populated with your specific ownership information and is available 24/7 from any computer, tablet or smart phone with internet access. Mineral Owner Online gives you the ability to: Follow revenue, production and oil price trends for your wells Download and print performance details Learn the oil business language with a glossary that translates industry terms View your accounts Contact us at any time Check your revenue Get a snapshot of your revenue checks or dive into the detail of each royalty payment. The search function allows you to find specific checks based on date, check number, payor or the amount. You also have the ability to print the information if you prefer a paper copy. Mineral Owner Online alleviates the paper blizzard that can otherwise overtake your mailbox. Your royalty statements and reports are electronically downloaded to First International and are neatly organized in your secure folders.

6 View revenue, production and price reports See graphical representations of trends for income, price and production. You can customize reports by selecting: Date ranges for revenue graphs Revenue by individual producer or well You can also create a PDF document and/ or a printed copy of each graph you create. Compare revenue by producer Compare revenue you receive from the different companies producing oil from your mineral acres. You can also print the charts if you prefer a paper copy. Personalized maps put you right in the field Our Mineral & Land Services includes map generation of your mineral rights. You can get the 30,000 foot view or you can zoom in to see each well s drill path. Many of our mineral rights owners live outside North Dakota. They often thank us for making their mineral interests come to life by providing different maps, tools and education about the industry.

7 Manage your cash Your cash is ready and waiting for you, automatically. First International Bank & Trust can receive royalty payments on your behalf and deliver them to you at your direction. You can follow all the activity online. You choose what we do with your cash: Daily sweep into money market accounts Scheduled distributions at your discretion Deposit into one account or divide among multiple recipients Transfer funds into an investment management portfolio Pay bills as directed Thinking beyond the royalty check Designing the right strategy for you We re committed to continually educating, guiding and offering you a secure mineral management environment. Once you re comfortable with the process, you ll want to consider how to make your royalty income work harder. To facilitate your long-term success, we can help you build a strategy that includes: Accumulation of wealth Preservation of wealth Transfer of resources and wealth Go ahead and dream big. We ll give you the structure you need to make an impact, now and in the future. Needs Why? Why? Who? Giving Back Family Legacy How much? Financial Independence How much? How? Wants

8 Like the Bakken, First International is part of the North Dakota landscape Like the region s shale, we re deeply entrenched in this area. Our corporate headquarters was established by the Stenehjem family in Watford City in Still owned and managed by the same family, First International Bank & Trust has grown to more than $1.5 billion in assets. Certified Minerals Manager (CMM) We re serious about providing you comprehensive mineral services and safeguarding your interests. That s why our Mineral & Land Services team members were among the first in the state of North Dakota to earn CMM designations. Mineral & Land Services Arizona Gilbert Phoenix Scottsdale Minnesota Moorhead Motley Staples North Dakota Alexander Bowdon Elgin Fargo Fessenden Harvey Killdeer Minot Watford City West Fargo Williston facebook.com/firstintlbank