Peter, founder and president of the firm, began his career in the financial services industry in 1980 working with a large insurance company, Paul Revere. He soon realized that he wanted the independence of his own business, and the personal fulfillment of helping others grow and protect their assets for a secure future. With this in mind, he joined a financial services firm in Fairfield, Connecticut. Two years later, Peter assumed control of the firm and Fairfield Financial Group was born, offering financial planning and investments. Peter operated out of Fairfield, CT for over 26 years, moving to Milford’s historic Green in 2006. In 2011 Peter expanded his firm and moved to Guilford. Becoming Spruce Hill Capital, LLC.
Patty, Peter’s sister-in-law, began working for the firm in 1987. From the first, Patty’s grace and warmth always made clients feel reassured and welcome when they call the firm. As the firms, Account Service Manager, Patty handles the day to day service request for clients. Joy, Peter’s wife, came on board in 1999 to handle scheduling, client communications and events. Joy’s dynamic creativity made her a natural fit.
After more than 30 years of managing and growing the firm on his own, Peter began looking for an experienced top level candidate to join the firm as a senior investment manager and long term partner. Jim having built an accomplished career in financial service industry as both a hedge fund analyst and private wealth manager fit the bill and more. His drive, exceptional skills, and deep experience synergized perfectly with Peter from the start. And was welcomed into the firm in 2011.