Granite Islands Private Wealth, LLC, an independent advisory firm, has officially launched, offering comprehensive wealth management and investment services under the leadership of Founders and Managing Directors Charles Andriole and Robert DeLucca, who collectively managed over $1 billion in client assets in their previous roles.
Andriole and DeLucca bring decades of experience, having previously worked together for many years as The Andriole Group at Hightower and Merrill Lynch. Their decision to pursue greater independence over ten years ago laid the groundwork for this new venture, which aims to help individuals, families, and businesses simplify their financial lives, make informed decisions, and translate wealth into impact through a planning-driven approach.
“We are excited to launch Granite Islands Private Wealth and take our independence to a new level with industry-leading resources, technologies, and solutions,” stated Charles Andriole. He added, “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.”
The firm’s team also includes Michele Arsenault as Operations Manager, who brings over 20 years of client service experience, and Lorenzo P. Gaudioso, CFP®, C(k)P®, CRPS®, as Wealth Advisor and Retirement Plan Advisor. Mr. Gaudioso is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified 401(k) Professional with more than 25 years of experience advising corporate retirement plans and non-profit organizations.
Granite Islands Private Wealth further benefits from support from tru Independence, a established leader in the wealth management industry, which provides robust infrastructure, compliance, technology, and operational assistance. This partnership aims to enhance the firm’s ability to deliver a high standard of service.
Robert DeLucca underscored the firm’s client-centric philosophy, stating, “We are founded on the absolute belief that if we take care of our clients well, their success as well as ours will follow. 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.”
Headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut, Granite Islands Private Wealth serves clients throughout the United States and globally. The firm operates as a registered investment advisor with the U.
S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with investment advisory services offered through Granite Islands Private Wealth and securities through Sanctuary Securities, Member FINRA and SIPC. Granite Islands Private Wealth is a DBA of Sanctuary Securities, Inc.
