Granite Islands Private Wealth, LLC is proud to announce the launch of its new independent advisory firm.

Granite Islands provides comprehensive and tailored wealth management and investment services to help individuals, families and businesses simplify financial life, make smart decisions and transform their wealth into impact.

The Firm is led by Founders and Managing Directors Charles Andriole and Robert DeLucca. Prior to starting Granite Islands, the partners worked together for decades as The Andriole Group at Hightower and Merrill Lynch—making the move to independence over ten years ago and collectively managing over $1 billion in client assets.

“We are excited to launch Granite Islands Private Wealth and take our independence to a new level with industry-leading resources, technologies, and solutions,” said Charles Andriole. “We know what it means to be a fiduciary—and have designed Granite Islands as a highly focused, planning-driven firm to cater to the unique and evolving needs of clients, protect their best interests, and align the right services and opportunities to help them achieve their goals.”

Granite Islands has aligned an experienced, dedicated and collaborative team to deliver with distinction, earn client trust, and build multi-generational relationships.

Mr. Andriole holds both the Certified Portfolio Manager® and Certified Investment Management Analyst® designations. He is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute and former member of the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute, the New York Society of Security Analysts, and the Board of Directors of the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers. He has been recognized as part of Barron's "Top 1000 Advisors by State" and the Financial Times’ Top Retirement Plan Advisors. He was also inducted into Research Magazine's Advisor Hall of Fame and honored by Connecticut Magazine as one of the Top Financial Advisors in Connecticut.

Mr. DeLucca has been honored by the Financial Times in their list of Top Retirement Plan Advisers. He is a past member of the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). He is also an active member and past President of The Exchange Club of Madison. In addition, he is committed to mentoring young leaders through student programs at his alma mater, Bryant University, including his work judging the annual freshman class “IDEA” competition, giving guest lectures for the Bryant Finance Association and various finance classes, and serving as a panelist on the annual Financial Services Forum.

The partners are joined by Michele Arsenault as Operations Manager and Lorenzo P. Gaudioso CFP®, C(k)P®, CRPS® as Wealth Advisor, Retirement Plan Advisor. Michele has over 20 years of experience delivering highly personalized service to clients. She previously worked with the partners at The Andriole Group and Merrill Lynch, and most recently served as Vice President, Client Service and Relations at Altium Wealth. Lorenzo is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified 401(k) Professional with over 25 years of experience, including his work advising corporate retirement plans and non-profit organizations and guiding clients through the complexities of their financial lives. He is a graduate of Fairfield University.

The team is also supported by tru Independence, an established and proven leader in the wealth management industry to provide robust infrastructure, compliance, technology and operational support.

“We are founded on the absolute belief that if we take care of our clients well, their success as well as ours will follow,” added Rob DeLucca. “That is why everyone on our team is unified and driven by an unbridled desire to deliver an unparalleled standard of care through an uncompromising commitment to our deep-rooted values.”

Granite Islands is headquartered in Guilford, CT and works with clients throughout the country and around the globe.

About Granite Islands Private Wealth

Granite Islands Private Wealth, LLC, a registered investment advisor with the SEC, is an independent, planning-driven firm committed to being the premier boutique wealth management group for individuals, families and businesses. For additional information, please visit: www.graniteislands.com.

Investment advisory services are offered through Granite Islands Private Wealth, a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Securities offered through Sanctuary Securities, Member FINRA and SIPC. Granite Islands Private Wealth is a DBA of Sanctuary Securities, Inc.

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