Your Wealth Advocate and Coach
At Stearns Wealth Management, we’re a sounding board for clients. We strive to be there when you need us to help navigate challenges in your personal, professional, and financial life. We help answer difficult questions and provide strategies for complex problems.
You can rely on our more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Craig Stearns, CFP®
Founder & Director
Craig Stearns started Stearns Wealth Management in February 2023 as Founder & Director. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Craig has enjoyed working alongside individuals and corporate clients - specializing in comprehensive wealth management strategies, and insurance services for individual clients. Additionally, he helps businesses attract, reward, and retain top-level employees using tax-efficient techniques typically used by large organizations. Prior to starting Stearns Wealth Management, and still to this day, Craig’s client relationships span across the country - with a focus on New York, Connecticut, California, and Florida.
Experience and Education
Craig has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Craig is a graduate of New York University, achieving concurrent bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Fine Arts. He holds his FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations through Commonwealth Financial Network® and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional.
Personal
Having grown up in California, Craig made the east coast his home for over 40 years. Craig has a wide range of interests outside of work - including playing music, restoring his vintage Triumph, and spending time with his three boys. Although Craig is a lot of fun to have on the golf course, don’t expect him to shoot under 100! He currently resides in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Sean Verbitsky
Client Services Associate
Sean is excited to partner with Stearns Wealth Management to provide excellent support to clients. They have worked in client service for more than five years and enjoy connecting with people and assisting with personal growth and development. Sean has experience in the tech and customer services field and is skilled in problem solving and information synthesis. They received a BA in history with a minor in theatre from Point Loma Nazarene University. In their spare time, they enjoy exploring different neighborhoods and wildlife, spending time with friends, exercising, dabbling in makeup and drag, cooking, and attending concerts, festivals, and the theatre.
Our Extended Team
Our affiliation with Commonwealth Financial Network® gives us access to teams of advanced planning consultants, investment research specialists, and retirement professionals to help us address your needs. Use the links below to learn more about our support teams.
