Michael Guarino
CEO, Founder, and Senior Wealth Advisor - Granite Wealth Partners
Michael J. Guarino III is the Founder and CEO of Granite Wealth Partners in Denville, New Jersey. With more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Michael specializes in helping individuals and families prepare for retirement with clarity, confidence, and a clear financial plan. His approach brings together investment management, retirement income, tax-aware strategies, estate planning considerations, and insurance to help clients build a coordinated financial plan.
Mike believes strong relationships begin with listening and are built through clear guidance and consistent follow-through. His work ethic was shaped by working at UPS while paying his way through college and building an IT career at ADP. Those experiences continue to guide how he serves clients in the financial advisory practice he started with his father in 2008.
Michael holds the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA™) and Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designations. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from William Paterson University and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations through LPL Financial, as well as life and health insurance licenses.
Michael lives in Allamuchy, New Jersey, and enjoys time with family, golf, fitness, cooking, and playing blues guitar.
