Accolades
FORBES BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS: CONNECTICUT (HIGH NET WORTH)
Peter carolan, managing partner of Stelvio Private Wealth
2025
Forbes & SHOOK Research spotlight the Nation's top wealth advisors that they deem laser focused on having a positive impact on their clients' lives, while being among the highest quality advisors in the industry.

2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/23 - 6/30/24 (Source:Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing materials. The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year's industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. High Net Worth designates advisors whose account sizes are typically under $10mm, though may have accounts with higher amounts. See full list of winners (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-wealth-advisors/)
Forbes best-in-state wealth advisors: Northern california (high net worth)
Peter carolan, managing partner of Stelvio Private Wealth
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, & 2019

2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22 (Source:Forbes.com).
2022 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21. 2021 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2021; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/19 - 6/30/20. 2020 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded January 2020; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/18 - 6/30/19. 2019 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2019; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/17 - 6/30/18. Fee paid for use of marketing materials. The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year's industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. High Net Worth designates advisors whose account sizes are typically under $10mm, though may have accounts with higher amounts.
FORBES TOP NEXT-GEN WEALTH ADVISORS
Peter carolan, managing partner of Stelvio Private Wealth
2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, & 2017
Forbes & SHOOK Research spotlight the Top 100 Financial Advisors nationwide, born in 1981, or more recent, whom they consider to be the future of wealth management. Their deep relations with families—often representing three or more generations - position them among the best wealth management has ever seen.

2022 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded August 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/21 - 3/31/22 (Source: Forbes.com). 2021 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded September 2021; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/20 - 3/31/21. 2020 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded July 2020; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/19 - 3/31/20. 2019 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded June 2019; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/18 - 3/31/19. 2018 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded July 2018; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/17 - 3/31/18. 2017 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded July 2017; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/16 - 3/31/17. Fee paid for use of marketing materials. The Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year's industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
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Peter carolan, managing partner of Stelvio Private Wealth
Platinum Council, Emerald Level – 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 & 2014
The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network as measured by one or more of the following: completion of educational components, business production from the previous year, and professionalism. Additional consideration may have included best practices and team structures.
2025: Platinum Council levels are based on the previous calendar year’s gross revenue in rank order and are defined as follows: Diamond – Top 10 Financial Advisors, Ruby – Next 40, Emerald – Next 75, and Sapphire – Next 125. 2023 and Prior: Platinum Council levels are based on the previous calendar year’s gross revenue and defined as follows: Diamond – Top 15 Financial Advisors, Ruby – Top 2% (including Diamond recipients), Emerald – the next 5%, and Sapphire – Next 8%.