Realtor
Michael Petruska is a realtor with Keller Williams, based in the Chestnut Hill office in Newton, Massachusetts, and serves the Boston MetroWest area. Keller Williams, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is the largest real estate franchise globally by agent count, with over 1,000 market center offices and more than 162,000 affiliated agents. It holds the top spot in the U.S. for both unit sales and overall sales volume. With a professional background in finance and management, he brings a strategic and client-focused approach to real estate, guiding individuals and families with care and attention to detail.
Before transitioning into real estate, he built a career in financial services. Michael began as a financial advisor and later stepped into management, where he mentored others in building and growing their practices. His experience in investment planning, market analysis, and wealth strategies has continued to inform his real estate work. He emphasizes a thoughtful, long-term perspective in helping clients achieve their goals, whether buying a home, selling property, or expanding investment portfolios.
He started his career at Equitable Life Insurance, where he served more than 1,500 households and managed over $170 million in assets. His role involved educating clients on financial options, developing personalized investment plans, conducting market research, and executing transactions. He also led weekly seminars and hosted financial literacy events in the workplace to promote education and awareness.
In time, Petruska moved into a leadership role as Vice President and became part of the Boston leadership team. He played a key role in recruiting, training, and developing new advisors throughout New England. His leadership contributed to the success of a nationally recognized team within the Retirement Benefits Group, and several of the professionals he mentored advanced into management positions. Over his financial career, he worked with more than 5,000 relationships and managed assets exceeding $450 million.
His professional achievements include the Management Development Award in 2021, where he ranked fifth nationally. He was also named one of NAIFA’s 4 Under 40 and received the Five Star Wealth Manager Award for four consecutive years, from 2018 through 2021. These recognitions reflect his commitment to service, ethical standards, and long-term client success. He continues to stay connected to the industry through participation in professional networks that emphasize growth and collaboration.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bryant University in Rhode Island, where he completed internships in both personal and corporate finance. While in college, he participated in Greek life, intramural sports, and lacrosse. He also holds FINRA Series 7, 66, and 24 licenses, along with Life, Accident, and Health insurance licenses in several states.
He 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. Today, they live in Milford, Massachusetts, with their three children and two French bulldogs, Zoe and Mia. In his free time, he enjoys hiking with his children, traveling with his family, playing golf, working out, and spending time outdoors.
Petruska has volunteered as a coach in the Milford Youth Baseball League for over a decade and spent three years coaching youth football. Every year, he contributes to the Pan-Mass Challenge, supporting cancer research and care through the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.
Michael Petruska continues to serve his clients and community with dedication, professionalism, and a steady focus on helping others achieve their real estate and financial goals.
