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Michelle Onorio

Michelle Onorio is the founding partner and principal of Briarwood Private Wealth. Michelle has over 15 years in the financial industry and is notably invested to her client’s successes. Michelle began her financial services career at First Investors Corporation in 2001 where she served in a variety of enhanced capacities which include sales supervisor in 2006, Branch Manager in 2007 and most recently as Vice President in 2011.

Michelle is passionate about educating and assisting her clients in making the right decisions when it comes to their money to ultimately achieve financial freedom. She believes that with the proper professional guidance, everyone can achieve their financial goals.

In 2015 she decided to bring this professional guidance back to her clients and reestablish herself in the financial advising and wealth management marketplace. Along with her husband and co-founder, Gaetano Onorio, they established Briarwood Private Wealth. Both Michelle and Gaetano take great pride in offering their experience and resources which are necessary for their current and future clients to enjoy financial success. An active member of the National Association of Professional Women, Michelle has received an award for Outstanding Excellence and Dedication to Her Profession and the Achievement of Women.

Michelle is a Massachusetts native, growing up in Dedham and graduating from Dedham High School. She earned her Bachelors’ Degree in Finance from the W.P Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Michelle is also an accomplished athlete and is most proud of her three finishes in the Boston Marathon. In her free time she enjoys the joys of being a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, and a friend.

Michelle holds her series 6, 7, 24, 26, 51, 63, and 66 Licenses as well as her MA producers Life Insurance License.

Gaetano Onorio

Gaetano Onorio is the founding partner of Briarwood Private Wealth, alongside his wife Michelle Onorio.  Gaetano has over 14 years of experience as a financial professional, and is passionate about the relationships built with clients.  He believes in an inclusive approach as it relates to achieving financial success.

He began his career in 2002 with First Investors Corporation.   It became evident to Gaetano that working directly with clients to mold and craft a solid financial plan was what drove him.  Gaetano’s approach and results afforded him to be consistently recognized as an elite financial professional during his tenure at First Investors Corporation. 

In 2015 Gaetano and wife Michelle established Briarwood Private Wealth.  Both take great pride in offering their experience and resources which are necessary for their current and future clients to enjoy financial success. Gaetano and Michelle have built Briarwood Private Wealth to be inclusive of the male and female voice.  Through his experience and close client collaboration he is cognizant that a balanced voice to a client’s financial plan is paramount.  

Gaetano is a Massachusetts native.  He was born and raised in Gloucester and graduated from Gloucester High School. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the Jack Welch College of Business at Sacred Heart University located in Fairfield Connecticut.  Gaetano prides himself on his vigilance as it relates to the financial market trends and current world events that impact his clients.  He also enjoys furthering his education as it relates to the full scope of finance and economics.

In his free time, Gaetano is an avid Boston sports fan. He enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends.  He is most proud of being a loving father to his son Dominic.     

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