J. Michael Priester

J. Michael Priester is a certified financial planner at Priester Financial since April 2024 and has extensive experience in both financial advising and music education. Priester has held roles as a financial advisor at Edward Jones and Schrock Financial, contributing to expertise in financial planning. In the music field, Priester has served as an instructor of double bass at both Bridgewater College and Eastern Mennonite University, alongside performing with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh Opera. Additionally, Priester has held positions as academy manager at Wintergreen Music and chief operating officer at Studio B Music for Living LLC. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Music from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and dual degrees in music from the University of Cincinnati, focusing on double bass performance.