Michael Petruska

Michael Petruska is a realtor with Keller Williams, working from the Chestnut Hill office in Newton, Massachusetts, and serving the Boston MetroWest area. Keller Williams, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is recognized as the largest real estate franchise globally by agent count, with over 1,000 market center offices and 162,000 affiliated agents. The company leads the U.S. in both units and sales volume. With a background in financial services, he brings a well-rounded, strategic approach to helping clients make informed real estate decisions.

Before moving into real estate, he worked as a financial advisor, where he built a strong practice and later took on a leadership position. His experience in guiding individuals through investment planning, market analysis, and financial goal setting now supports his work in real estate. His approach remains client-focused, combining careful analysis with practical solutions to support buying, selling, and investment goals. Michael is committed to building long-term relationships and helping clients create property portfolios that align with their personal and financial objectives.

He began his professional career at Equitable Life Insurance as a Financial Advisor, serving more than 1,500 households and managing over $170 million in assets. He advised clients on a wide range of financial matters, including investment planning, wealth management, and risk protection. His role also involved preparing financial plans, conducting research, and handling transactions that supported clients in meeting their long-term financial needs. Petruska organized regular seminars and onsite events to promote financial literacy within the community.

Over time, he transitioned into management and became Vice President at Equitable Life. In this role, he helped attract, train, and develop new advisors across New England. He led efforts to expand the firm’s presence in the region and supported financial education in various markets. He played a key role in building a nationally recognized team under the Retirement Benefits Group and helped several advisors move into leadership roles. He has provided guidance to more than 5,000 personal and business relationships, with asset management responsibilities exceeding $450 million.

Mike Petruska has stayed actively involved in professional organizations, focusing on continuous growth and maintaining strong connections within the industry. His accomplishments have been recognized through several awards, including the Management Development Award in 2021, ranking fifth nationwide. He also received the NAIFA 4 Under 40 Award and earned the Five Star Wealth Manager Award for four consecutive years from 2018 to 2021, based on client satisfaction and service quality.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bryant University in Rhode Island, where he completed internships in both corporate and personal finance. While attending school, he was involved in Greek life, intramural activities, and lacrosse. He maintains FINRA Series 7, 66, and 24 licenses and holds Life, Accident, and Health insurance licenses in multiple states.

Petruska grew up in Bayonne, New Jersey, and graduated from St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City. He met his wife during college, and they married in 2004. They currently live in Milford, Massachusetts, with their three children and two French bulldogs, Zoe and Mia. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling with his family, hiking with his children, golfing, fitness, and racing.

He has been involved in his local community for over a decade, volunteering as a coach with the Milford Youth Baseball League and coaching youth football for three years. He also supports the Pan-Mass Challenge each year through donations, contributing to cancer research and care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.

Michael Petruska continues to serve clients with professionalism and a clear focus, guided by his years of experience and dedication to helping others succeed.