Michael Petruska

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Michael Petruska

Michael Petruska is a realtor at Keller Williams, working out of the Chestnut Hill office in Newton, Massachusetts, and serving clients throughout the Boston MetroWest region. Keller Williams, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is recognized as the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, with over 1,000 market centers and more than 162,000 affiliated agents. It holds the top position in both units and sales volume across the United States. With a background rooted in financial services and leadership, he brings a thoughtful and structured approach to every real estate transaction, helping clients make sound and confident decisions.

Before entering the real estate field, he built a successful career in financial advising. Starting as a financial advisor and later advancing to a leadership role, Michael supported both clients and colleagues in achieving their goals. His experience includes guiding individuals through financial planning, investment strategies, and long-term wealth preservation. These skills continue to serve him well in real estate, where he applies an analytical mindset and a strong client-first approach to support buyers, sellers, and investors at every stage.

He began his professional journey with Equitable Life Insurance as a Financial Advisor. In that role, he worked with more than 1,500 households and managed over $170 million in assets. His responsibilities included educating clients on investment opportunities, creating customized wealth strategies, conducting market research, and executing financial transactions. He also led weekly seminars and onsite financial literacy events to expand awareness and promote financial understanding.

As his career progressed, Petruska moved into management and became Vice President, joining the Boston office's leadership team. In this capacity, he was responsible for recruiting, training, and developing new advisors across the New England region. Under his guidance, a team within the Retirement Benefits Group received national recognition, and several of the advisors he mentored moved into leadership positions. Over time, he worked with more than 5,000 personal and business relationships and managed assets exceeding $450 million.

His work has been acknowledged through various awards, including the Management Development Award in 2021, where he was ranked fifth nationally. Michael also received the NAIFA 4 Under 40 Award and was recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager from 2018 to 2021. These honors reflect his consistent dedication to client service, ethical practices, and industry excellence. He remains active in professional groups that focus on continued learning and collaboration.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bryant University in Rhode Island. While in college, he completed internships in both corporate and personal finance. He was also active in Greek life, intramural sports, and lacrosse. He holds FINRA Series 7, 66, and 24 licenses, along with 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 his college years, and they married in 2004. They currently live in Milford, Massachusetts, with their three children and two French bulldogs, Zoe and Mia. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking with his children, traveling with his family, golfing, fitness, and outdoor activities.

He has volunteered as a coach with the Milford Youth Baseball League for more than ten years and coached youth football for three years. He also supports the Pan-Mass Challenge each year, contributing to cancer research and patient care through the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.

Michael Petruska continues to serve his clients and community with professionalism, commitment, and a focus on helping others reach their long-term goals through thoughtful guidance and trusted experience.

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