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Michael T. Prior
PFG ADVISORS
Phoenix, AZ 85012
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CRD#: 2646460
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Professional summary
Michael Thomas Prior, who also goes by Mike Prior, is a registered financial advisor currently at PFG ADVISORS located in Phoenix, Arizona and UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Peoria, Arizona.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Prior
Other business activities
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PRIORITY FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) - DBA CREDIT UNION FINANCIAL NETWORK POSITION: President/CEO NATURE: Asset Protection services for credit unions, including Insurance and Estate Planning services. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/15/2005 ADDRESS: 16150 N. Arrowhead Fntn Cntr Dr., #289, Peoria AZ 85382 DESCRIPTION: I am the Founder, President, and CEO of this collaboratively owned CUSO. It is an optional service for Credit Unions and Advisors who choose to work with our firm. Helping credit unions with their financial education needs lends to having asset protection services. PFG INSURANCE SERVICES POSITION: CEO NATURE: Insurance Agency for fixed insurance products and services. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/01/2020 ADDRESS: 3200 N. Central Ave., #200, Phoenix AZ 85012 DESCRIPTION: I am CEO and this is a division of PFG. PFG ADVISORS POSITION: CEO NATURE: PFG Advisors (PFGA) is our hybrid RIA and a separate LLC from Priority Financial Group (PFG), which serves as the OSJ at SAI. In addition to providing Advisory Services, PFGA contracts with various fintech platforms and RIAs to assist in supporting PFG's Financial Advisors and Financial Institution clients. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 12/01/2014 ADDRESS: 3200 N Central Ave., #200, Phoenix AZ 85382 DESCRIPTION: CEO responsible for executive level leadership of advisory services. RIA PARTNERS GROUP POSITION: Identifying other RIAs to affiliate NATURE: Shared Services RIA to help reduce expenses for PFG Advisors and other RIA firms. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 12 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 6 START DATE: 07/01/2021 ADDRESS: 3200 N. Central Ave., #200, Phoenix AZ 85012 DESCRIPTION: This firm will support other RIAS by providing the following back office functions: Portfolio Building Services (OCIO), Accounting, Marketing, Technology - This firm will not have producing IARs, Clients, or Accounts affiliated. It will provide outsourced support for other RIAs, including PFG Advisors.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 2, 2015 - Present
PFG ADVISORS
Office #1: 3200 N. Central Ave. Ste 200, Phoenix, AZ 85012Office #2: 16150 Arrowhead Fountains Dr Suite 265, Peoria, AZ 85382RIA
CRD#: 173344
Phoenix, AZ
Current
November 6, 2025 - Present
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Office #1: 16150 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Dr. Ste. 345, Peoria, AZ 85382Office #3: 3200 N. Central Ave. #200, Phoenix, AZ 85012Office #4: 16150 N. Arrowhead Ftn Ctr Dr., Ste 345, Peoria, AZ 85382RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
PEORIA, AZ
Past
June 14, 2024 - November 7, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
PEORIA, AZ
Past
February 27, 2018 - December 31, 2018
CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 21033
PEORIA, AZ
Past
October 10, 2017 - June 14, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
January 28, 2009 - September 8, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
PEORIA, AZ
Past
January 20, 2009 - October 11, 2017
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
PEORIA, AZ
Past
April 28, 2005 - January 21, 2009
CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 21033
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
April 15, 2005 - January 21, 2009
CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 21033
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
June 10, 2002 - January 20, 2005
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
May 7, 2002 - January 20, 2005
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
November 7, 2001 - April 23, 2002
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 10, 1995 - December 3, 2001
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
August 31, 1995 - September 25, 1995
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
August 31, 1995 - September 25, 1995
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PA
PFG ADVISORS
4 CORNERS (CUE FINANCIAL GROUP) | WEBB FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | UNITED PRAIRIE FINANCIAL NETWORK | UFG GROUP | TURNING POINTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TUCSON OLD PUEBLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | TRUE COMPASS FINANCIAL | TROJAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THUNDERBIRD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STATE ECU WEALTH PLANNING | STARLIFTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STANFORD FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES | SOMMER INVESTMENTS | SCOTT HANISH LLC | SATTLER PENSION AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RORBACH FINANCIAL SERVICES | ROCHA WEALTH ADVISORS | RETIREADY ADVISORS | REACH INVESTMENT SERVICES | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PINNACLE SOUTHWEST SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS, CO | PINAL COUNTY FINANCIAL SERVICES | PHOCUS RETIREMENT SERVICES | PHOCUS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | PFG ADVISORS, LLC | PFG ADVISORS | PFG (PEORIA) | OCCU INVESTMENT SERVICES | MY POINT | MORROW FINANCIAL GROUP | MISSION CITY INVESTMENT SERVICES | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | MILES BROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT | MANSELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MANGUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LPL SUNNYVALE | LONESTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LONE STAR INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | LBW INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LANDINGS FINANCIAL SERVICES | KLEVENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | KEYPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES | KALINA WEALTH ADVISORS | JUDD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JAMES MERKEL (PYRAMID FCU) | INTEGRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IHN FAMILY LEGACY PLANNING, INC. | IDAHO CENTRAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GAVAGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORTHRIGHT FINANCIAL SERVICES | FIRST SERVICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL SERVICES AT FMFCU | ELEVATE WEALTH | EAGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIAMOND FINANCIAL PLANNING | DEER VALLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES | DAVIS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | CUE FINANCIAL GROUP | COUNTY FEDERAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT (CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT) | COPPER STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHABOT FINANCIAL SERVICES | CANYON STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | CANO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | CALIFORNIA COAST FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUPEAK INVESTMENT SERVICES | BATIE & CO CAPITAL MGMT LLC | ASCENSION COLLEGE PLANNING | APRICITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANTHEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALTIER INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | ALTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | AERO INVESTMENT SERVICES | A.I.R.E FINANCIAL | A. M. GUIDANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTING LLC
CRD#: 173344 / SEC#: 801-80797
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2014 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
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RR
Alabama(11/6/2025)
RR
Alaska(11/6/2025)
IAR
Arizona(3/16/2015)
RR
Arizona(11/6/2025)
RR
Arkansas(11/6/2025)
RR
California(11/6/2025)
RR
Colorado(11/6/2025)
RR
Connecticut(11/6/2025)
RR
Delaware(11/6/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(11/6/2025)
RR
Florida(11/6/2025)
RR
Georgia(11/6/2025)
RR
Hawaii(11/6/2025)
RR
Idaho(11/6/2025)
RR
Illinois(11/6/2025)
RR
Indiana(11/6/2025)
RR
Iowa(11/6/2025)
RR
Kansas(11/6/2025)
RR
Kentucky(11/6/2025)
RR
Louisiana(11/6/2025)
RR
Maine(11/6/2025)
RR
Maryland(11/6/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(11/6/2025)
RR
Michigan(11/6/2025)
RR
Minnesota(11/6/2025)
RR
Mississippi(11/6/2025)
RR
Missouri(11/6/2025)
RR
Montana(11/6/2025)
RR
Nebraska(11/6/2025)
RR
Nevada(11/6/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(11/6/2025)
RR
New Jersey(11/6/2025)
RR
New Mexico(11/6/2025)
RR
New York(11/6/2025)
RR
North Carolina(11/13/2025)
RR
North Dakota(11/6/2025)
RR
Ohio(11/6/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(11/6/2025)
RR
Oregon(11/6/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/6/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(11/6/2025)
RR
South Carolina(11/6/2025)
RR
South Dakota(11/6/2025)
RR
Tennessee(11/6/2025)
RR
Texas(11/6/2025)
RR
Utah(11/6/2025)
RR
Vermont(11/6/2025)
RR
Virgin Islands(11/6/2025)
RR
Virginia(11/6/2025)
RR
Washington(11/6/2025)
RR
West Virginia(11/6/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(11/6/2025)
RR
Wyoming(11/6/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PA
PFG ADVISORS
4 CORNERS (CUE FINANCIAL GROUP) | WEBB FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | UNITED PRAIRIE FINANCIAL NETWORK | UFG GROUP | TURNING POINTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TUCSON OLD PUEBLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | TRUE COMPASS FINANCIAL | TROJAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THUNDERBIRD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STATE ECU WEALTH PLANNING | STARLIFTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STANFORD FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES | SOMMER INVESTMENTS | SCOTT HANISH LLC | SATTLER PENSION AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RORBACH FINANCIAL SERVICES | ROCHA WEALTH ADVISORS | RETIREADY ADVISORS | REACH INVESTMENT SERVICES | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PINNACLE SOUTHWEST SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS, CO | PINAL COUNTY FINANCIAL SERVICES | PHOCUS RETIREMENT SERVICES | PHOCUS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | PFG ADVISORS, LLC | PFG ADVISORS | PFG (PEORIA) | OCCU INVESTMENT SERVICES | MY POINT | MORROW FINANCIAL GROUP | MISSION CITY INVESTMENT SERVICES | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | MILES BROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT | MANSELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MANGUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LPL SUNNYVALE | LONESTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LONE STAR INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | LBW INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LANDINGS FINANCIAL SERVICES | KLEVENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | KEYPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES | KALINA WEALTH ADVISORS | JUDD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JAMES MERKEL (PYRAMID FCU) | INTEGRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IHN FAMILY LEGACY PLANNING, INC. | IDAHO CENTRAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GAVAGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORTHRIGHT FINANCIAL SERVICES | FIRST SERVICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL SERVICES AT FMFCU | ELEVATE WEALTH | EAGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIAMOND FINANCIAL PLANNING | DEER VALLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES | DAVIS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | CUE FINANCIAL GROUP | COUNTY FEDERAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT (CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT) | COPPER STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHABOT FINANCIAL SERVICES | CANYON STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | CANO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | CALIFORNIA COAST FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUPEAK INVESTMENT SERVICES | BATIE & CO CAPITAL MGMT LLC | ASCENSION COLLEGE PLANNING | APRICITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANTHEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALTIER INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | ALTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | AERO INVESTMENT SERVICES | A.I.R.E FINANCIAL | A. M. GUIDANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTING LLC
CRD#: 173344 / SEC#: 801-80797
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3200 N. Central Ave Suite #200, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 405-8850
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
119
SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 13,550 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,083,491,501 |
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