Michael Petruska

Michael Petruska is a realtor affiliated with Keller Williams, operating out of the Chestnut Hill office in Newton, Massachusetts, and serving clients across the Boston MetroWest region. Keller Williams, headquartered in Austin, Texas, stands as the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, with over 1,000 market center offices and 162,000 affiliated agents. It ranks number one in both units and sales volume in the United States. Drawing from his extensive background in financial services, he brings a well-informed and thoughtful approach to real estate, helping clients navigate the process with clarity and purpose. Before entering real estate, he had a successful career as a financial advisor. Over the years, he built a strong client base and eventually moved into a leadership role where he mentored and developed new advisors. His experience in financial planning, investment strategy, and market research continues to shape his work in real estate. With a clear focus on client needs, Michael approaches each transaction with an analytical mindset and long-term perspective. His work is centered on supporting buyers, sellers, and investors in achieving their goals, while building lasting relationships and trusted partnerships. He began his professional journey at Equitable Life Insurance as a Financial Advisor. In that role, he served over 1,500 households and managed more than $170 million in assets. He helped clients develop financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, including investment planning and wealth preservation. He also conducted economic research, prepared customized plans, and executed transactions to align with long-term objectives. In addition to working with clients, he led educational seminars and onsite events focused on financial literacy. In time, Petruska transitioned into a leadership role and became Vice President at Equitable Life. As part of the Boston leadership team, he was responsible for hiring, training, and supporting new advisors throughout New England. He played a key role in expanding outreach across multiple communities and led a nationally recognized team within the Retirement Benefits Group. Under his guidance, several advisors advanced to management roles. Over his career, he has managed relationships with more than 5,000 clients and oversaw more than $450 million in assets. Michael has been an active member of several industry organizations, continuing to grow professionally through ongoing learning and peer collaboration. His work has been recognized through multiple honors, including the Management Development Award in 2021, where he was ranked fifth nationwide. He also received the NAIFA 4 Under 40 Award and was named a Five Star Wealth Manager from 2018 to 2021, an award based on intense client satisfaction and overall performance. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bryant University in Rhode Island. During college, he completed internships in corporate and personal finance and participated in Greek life, intramural sports, and lacrosse. Petruska currently holds FINRA Series 7, 66, and 24 licenses, as well as Life, Accident, and Health insurance licenses in multiple states. He grew up in Bayonne, New Jersey, and graduated from St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City. He met his wife during his time at college, and they were married in 2004. Now living in Milford, Massachusetts, they are raising three children and have two French bulldogs, Zoe and Mia. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his family, hiking with his children, golfing, fitness, and outdoor activities. Michael has volunteered as a coach with the Milford Youth Baseball League for over ten years and also coached youth football for three years. Each year, he supports the Pan-Mass Challenge through regular donations, contributing to cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Michael Petruska continues to bring dedication, integrity, and a thoughtful approach to the clients and communities he serves.