Centinel Financial Group

Assisting Individuals, Families and Businesses in the Accumulation and Protection of Wealth.

My name is Ruth R. Petty. Welcome and thank you for visiting!

My mission is to help individuals develop financial objectives, and achieve those objectives through various financial products and investment services that are designed to meet their present and future needs.

As part of Centinel Financial Group, LLC, my goal is to help you make informed decisions about issues that affect your financial well being so you can achieve financial freedom.

I hope you find this site informative and useful. Feel free to contact me if you would like more information about a particular financial product or service.

I look forward to hearing from you.


Ruth R. Petty, MSFS Named FIVE STAR
Wealth Manager for 2010


Centinel Financial Group, LLC is pleased to announce that
Ruth R. Petty, MSFS has been selected as a FIVE STAR
Wealth Manager for 2010. Her selection was featured in the
February 2010 issue of Boston Magazine. An independent
firm surveyed by mail and phone more than 70,000 high-net-
worth consumers from the Boston area and subscribers of

Boston Magazine. Wealth Managers were evaluated on nine
criteria, including: customer service, integrity, knowledge/expertise, communication, value for fee charged, meeting of financial objectives, post-sale service, quality of recommendations and overall satisfaction. Finally, wealth managers were reviewed by a blue-ribbon panel comprised of knowledgeable individuals within the financial services industry. The resulting list of 2010 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers represents less than 7 percent of wealth managers in the Boston area.

Click here to view the 2010 FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Announcement
in Boston Magazine, February 2010 Issue











Ruth R. Petty is a registered to offer products and services in [MA,VA,NC,and CA]. 

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