Our Team

Mike Prior is the founder and managing partner of Priority Financial Group. In addition to over 25 years of experience in the securities industry, he brings dedicated expertise in helping financial advisors and financial institutions reach their unique goals. Prior to PFG, Mike earned a B.A. in Management and held progressive management roles for American Express TRS.

Mike is passionate about consulting and bringing the Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and broker/dealer platforms to financial institutions and financial advisors. He earned the Certified Innovation Executive (CIE) certificate from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and the CUES Strategic Innovation Institute in 2017.

He is a recognized industry expert and sought-after speaker, helping financial institutions adopt and implement a best practices approach to building successful investment services programs. Mike is a member of the NACUSO Financial Services Advisory Board and a member of the Securities America Executive Advisory Council. He enjoys spending quality time with his family, reading, following his favorite sports teams, and traveling internationally.

Susi joined PFG as Chief Operating Officer in 2017 and leads the operations teams, which include learning and development, accounting and finance, human resources, as well as project management. Susi embraces positive transformational change throughout the organization from technology solutions to process improvement to communication strategies.

Susi has worked in the financial services industry for more than 30 years. Prior to joining PFG, she was the Chief Operating Officer for Desert Financial, a multi-faceted Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) $4.2B financial institution. Susi’s leadership experience spans the range from sales management, lending, learning, and development to estate planning, insurance, and wealth management.

Susi holds the FINRA Series 7, NASAA Series 66 licenses, as well as Life/Health Insurance and Property/Casualty Insurance licenses. She earned a BA from Grand Canyon University with an emphasis in business management.  Susi and her husband of thirty years have two adult children and two grandchildren. When not working, Susi enjoys spending time with family.

Justin is the Chief Compliance Officer for Priority Financial Group. Justin is responsible for the supervision of the RIA which includes account oversight, onsite examination, policy and procedure development, and project management for new advisor tools and product offerings. Justin uses a collaborative approach with advisors and the rest of the PFG Team to foster an environment where people can be empowered to grow the business in an ethical and profitable manner.

Justin has been in the financial industry since 2006. He spent his first five years in the industry as a rep for Chase and for a local Arizona credit union. This experience as an advisor has helped him understand the challenges and pitfalls advisors face and has helped to inform his approach to supervision and compliance.

Justin holds Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 licenses, as well as Life/Health and Variable Lines Insurance license.

Justin and his wife have three young children. He graduated from Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina and is an avid Tar Heels fan. When not working, he enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and camping, and following the NBA and Premier League Soccer. Justin also enjoys playing guitar.

Carrie brings over 25 years of diverse wealth management experience. With a passion for the advisor experience, her focus also includes strategic planning and execution, leadership development, and change management requirements.

Originally from the UK, Carrie obtained a BA (Honours) from Hull University and relocated to Canada. She spent the next two decades working for several leading wealth and investment management firms supporting sales, operations, learning and development, practice management and business transformation functions. A lifelong learner, Carrie acquired her MA in Leadership from Royal Roads University in a Victoria, Canada and is also a Certified Change Management Practitioner. She has successfully led the change management requirements for several large-scale business transformation projects. 

As an advocate for credit unions and a keen collaborator, while working for Aviso Wealth, Carrie played an integral role in the organizations M&A activities, leading it to become one of Canada’s largest independent broker dealer firms supporting the wealth needs of Canada’s credit unions coast to coast. In her role as Vice President, Business Practices she led a team instrumental in supporting advisory teams and partners with their growth goals, staying ahead of industry trends, driving successful M&A projects and implementing innovative technologies at scale. Carrie is also an expert with stakeholder communication and engagement strategies that drive cross functional team commitment towards shared goals. 

Carrie relocated to the US in 2023 and consulted for a large asset management organization, within their practice management division. She is excited to bring her vast experience and knowledge to Priority Financial Group.

Outside of work Carrie enjoys staying active whether at the gym, running or hiking, as well as travelling and spending time with friends and family including her two adorable rescue dogs. 

Viviana has over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry and holds her Series 7, 66, and California Life and Health Insurance Licenses. She brings a unique level of sales leadership experience to her role as Vice President of Relationship Management, from both Retail Banking and Wealth Management Divisions. She was responsible for managing client relationships, with a primary focus on holistic financial planning and advice. Viviana earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance after attending the University of Miami and Cal State University, San Bernardino. Due to her drive to expand her expertise and have a deeper impact on her teams’ success, she is currently working towards obtaining her Personal Financial Planning Certificate from UCLA.

Her main focus at PFG is to work closely with Credit Union Executives throughout the Pacific Northwest and California, along with her teams of highly motivated and trusted Financial Advisors and Sales Assistants, to provide quality advice to all of the members in the communities they serve.

Viviana proudly serves our country as a Petty Officer in the United States Navy Reserves based out of San Diego, CA. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family exploring all the great things San Diego has to offer, as well as giving back to military families by volunteering her time with the USO.

Doug has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and holds his Series 7, 66, 24 and AZ Life and Health Insurance Licenses. He brings a unique level of sales leadership to his role as Onboarding Specialist / Relationship Manager from both retail banking and wealth management divisions. He was responsible for spearheading a licensed banker development program in four states as well as supporting 10 bank district managers for sales excellence. Doug earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Arizona. He has a successful tenure building strong relationships and helping clients and advisors achieve their financial goals.

His main focus at PFG is onboarding and training new employees as well as working closely with credit union executives across the United States. Doug works with highly motivated and trusted financial advisors and sales assistants to provide quality advice to all the members in the communities they serve.

Doug spends time with family and friends exploring all the great things Phoenix has to offer, as well as, hiking, traveling, and other hobbies.

Ramona is deeply committed to serving others and making a positive impact on her community. Her passion for advocating financial literacy and education stems from her belief that empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions can truly transform their lives. 

Ramona has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry specializing in Wealth Management and Financial Planning. Her designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional as well Series 7, 63, and 65, and the Arizona State Life & Health Insurance license equip her with the knowledge to support Financial Advisors and Wealth Management partners to provide quality advice to members in the communities they serve.  

As an Adjunct Professor at Grand Canyon University, and Communications Leader at the Greater Phoenix Financial Planning Association, Ramona has the privilege of actively promoting financial education.  

Ramona is a United States Navy Veteran, serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom where she earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. 

In her free time, Ramona enjoys spending time with her family and friends and hiking with her Blue Heeler.