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Robert Werner

Co-Managing Member and CIO at Winthrop Partners - Wny in Orchard, NY

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Robert Werner is Co-Managing Member and CIO of Winthrop Partners - Wny, LLC, an investment adviser managing $186M, and works from its Orchard, NY office. Robert Werner has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Winthrop Partners - Wny since 30 July 2021, has 10 years in the industry across 5 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 66.

10
Years in industry
5
Years at firm
5
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Robert Werner has been Co-Managing Member and CIO of Winthrop Partners - Wny since July 2017, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. Robert Werner holds an MBA from Duquesne University. Robert Werner studied at the University of Dayton.

Winthrop Partners - Wny, LLC is an Orchard, NY firm with $186M under management, 302 clients and 4 advisers across 5 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.

Brian Werner is managing member of Winthrop Partners' Pittsburgh offices. He has over 20 years of experience in investments and financial planning, most recently as First Vice President of First Niagara's Western Pennsylvania Private Client Services. He assists with investment research and portfolio management.

Robert Werner’s longest registration is the current one, 8 years at Winthrop Partners - Epa, LLC since 2018. Before joining Winthrop Partners - Wny in 2021, Robert Werner was registered through Locust Capital Management- Wpa, LLC and PNC Investments.

  1. – present · 5 years
    Orchard, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 282100
  2. – · under a year
    Orchard, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 282100
  3. Winthrop Partners - Epa, LLCAlso current
    – present · 8 years
    Orchard, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 282098
  4. Winthrop Partners - Wpa , LLCAlso current
    – present · 8 years
    Pittsburgh, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 282102
  5. – · 2 years
    Buffalo, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 282100
  6. Locust Capital Management- Wpa, LLC
    – · under a year
    Pittsburgh, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 282102
  7. PNC Investments
    – · under a year
    Pittsburgh, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 129052
  8. Natcity Investments, Inc.
    – · under a year
    Pittsburgh, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 17490

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Winthrop Partners - Wny

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Robert Werner is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from January 2018; the most recent is Florida, in July 2022.

  • FloridaSince 15 July 2022
  • PennsylvaniaSince 22 January 2018

Examinations

Series 6617 December 2008
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 711 December 2008
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Robert Brian Werner
CRD
4910211
Firm
Winthrop Partners - Wny · CRD 282100
Role
Co-Managing Member and CIO
Office
21 PRINCETON PLACE, SUITE 230, Orchard, NY 14127
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
January 2016
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Robert Werner work?

Robert Werner has been Co-Managing Member and CIO of Winthrop Partners - Wny, LLC since July 2017, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 22 July 2026

Is Robert Werner a financial advisor?

Yes. Robert Werner has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida and Pennsylvania, through Winthrop Partners - Wny since July 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Robert Werner have?

Robert Werner has 10 years in the financial industry, since January 2016, across 5 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Robert Werner passed?

Robert Werner has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 2008.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Robert Werner work before Winthrop Partners - Wny?

Before Winthrop Partners - Wny, Robert Werner was registered through Locust Capital Management- Wpa, LLC, January 2016 to December 2016; PNC Investments, November 2009 to December 2009; Natcity Investments, Inc., December 2008 to November 2009.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Robert Werner based?

Robert Werner’s registered office is in Orchard, NY.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Robert Werner registered with FINRA?

No. Robert Werner has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Robert Werner a CFP?

Winthrop Partners - Wny lists Robert Werner with the CFP credential (“Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Brian Werner biography, winthroppartners.com

Is Robert Werner a CFA charterholder?

Winthrop Partners - Wny lists Robert Werner with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: Brian Werner biography, winthroppartners.com

How can I verify Robert Werner’s record?

Search CRD 4910211 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Robert Werner’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Winthrop Partners - Wny

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4910211, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Winthrop Partners - Wny, LLC, filed 22 July 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Winthrop Partners - Wny team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.