Mike Gulotta, Simi Valley resident for 14 years, announced the opening of his new company, the Priority Mortgage Group, in neighboring Chatsworth.

The company is a full service mortgage/real estate company which can handle transactions in all 50 states and also is a direct lender as well as a mortgage broker.

Priority takes a consultative approach by starting with a few questions to determine a client's current position and future goals.

This information is used to determine the most appropriate financial strategy.

All information and documentation is confidential and secure.

For more information, call (818) 349-2491 or visit www.priority.web-loans.com.

Simi woman joins New England Financial

Local Simi Valley businesswoman Christine Kuether has joined the staff of New England Financial, a MetLife company, as a financial representative to help residents prepare for their financial futures, protect their assets and be ready for financial insecurities.

Kuether has 25 years of experience in the financial services industry.

She is involved in the community through Simi Valley Kiwanis, Better Business Builders Chapter of Business Network International and Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce events. She is also a graduate of Leadership Simi Valley Class of 2006.

For information and a free consultation, call Kuether at (818) 999-2800, ext. 434.

The branch office for New England Securities Corp. is at 19935 Ventura Blvd., first floor, Woodland Hills.

New England Financial is the service mark for New England Life Insurance Company of Boston.