Winthrop Partners - Wny provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and educational seminars.
Winthrop Partners - Wny reports 302 clients. They include 255 individual clients, 44 high-net-worth individuals, and 3 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 98.9% ($184M across 295 accounts) are managed with discretion; $1.96M across 7 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 84% | 31% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 15% | 69% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 255 | $57.1M | 30.7% | $224K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 44 | $129M | 69.3% | $2.93M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $107 | 0.0% | $35.7 |
| Total | 302 | $186M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 255
- Regulatory AUM
- $57.1M
- AUM share
- 30.7%
- Avg. per client
- $224K
- Clients
- 44
- Regulatory AUM
- $129M
- AUM share
- 69.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.93M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $107
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $35.7
Total
- Clients
- 302
- Regulatory AUM
- $186M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 0
Winthrop Partners - Wny is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning Subscription
- Financial planning is a fixed annual subscription fee set by the services and complexity, or an hourly fee; no rate is stated.
Thomas Saunders owns 25% to 50% of Winthrop Partners - Wny. The leadership team of Winthrop Partners - Wny includes Chief Compliance Officer Kelly Christopher. It has 4 employees.
Leadership
- Kelly ChristopherChief Compliance Officer
Ryan CarneyMember, Trader
Thomas SaundersManaging Member
Robert WernerCo-Managing Member and CIO
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 4 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 25% to 50% of Winthrop Partners - Wny, LLC
Thomas Saunders
Control person · since November 2015
- Owns 25% to 50% of Winthrop Partners - Wny, LLC
Robert Werner
Control person · since July 2017
- Owns 5% to 10% of Winthrop Partners - Wny, LLC
Ryan Carney
Control person · since July 2017
Winthrop Partners - Wny’s regulatory assets grew 1.5× from $121M (April 2021) to $186M (July 2026); clients rose from 215 to 302 and employees were 4 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $186M | 302 | 4 | 5 |
| March 2025 | $168M | 281 | 4 | 5 |
| March 2024 | $148M | 273 | 4 | 5 |
| March 2023 | $133M | 270 | 4 | 4 |
| June 2022 | $152M | 255 | 4 | 4 |
| April 2021 | $121M | 215 | 4 | 3 |
Besides its headquarters, Winthrop Partners - Wny has 4 offices, with 5 listed addresses in Florida, New York and Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania · 3 listed addresses
- Edgewood Station, Pittsburgh
- 1700 N. Highland Road, Pittsburgh
- 111-113 E Court Street, Doylestown
Florida · 1 listed address
- 8200 NW 41st St, Doral
New York · 1 listed address
- 21 Princeton Place, Suite 230, OrchardHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Winthrop Partners - Wny, LLC
- Headquarters
- 21 Princeton Place, Suite 230, Orchard, NY 14127
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 716-508-8178
- SEC file
- 801-106948
- Structure
- New York LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Winthrop Partners - Wny uses Raymond James ($186M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Winthrop Partners - Wny does not have custody of client assets.
- Raymond JamesRaymond James & Associates, Inc. · St. Petersburg, FL · $186M100%
At year end, Winthrop Partners - Wny’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (53%) and funds (42%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $202M across 87 positions; the largest are Broadcom Inc. (5.1%), iShares TR (4.6%) and Apple Inc. (4.3%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks53%
- Funds42%
- Cash5%
Reported 13F holdings
- $202M
- Reported 13F value
- 87
- Positions
- 36.0%
- In the 10 largest
- +7.7%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Broadcom Inc.5.1%
- iShares TR · Core MSCI Total4.6%
- Apple Inc.4.3%
- iShares TR · Rus Mid Cap ETF3.7%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Small CP ETF3.4%
- JPMORGAN Chase & CO3.1%
- iShares TR · Ishs 5-10yr Invt3.1%
- iShares TR · Ibonds 27 ETF2.9%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C2.9%
- Walmart Inc.2.8%
Together, the ten largest are 36.0% of reported value.
How many clients does Winthrop Partners - Wny have?
Winthrop Partners - Wny has 302 clients and manages $186 million for them, as of July 2026. They include 255 individual clients, 44 high-net-worth individuals, and 3 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 22 July 2026
What services does Winthrop Partners - Wny offer?
Winthrop Partners - Wny provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Winthrop Partners - Wny use?
Winthrop Partners - Wny’s separately managed account assets are held at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL), with $186M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 22 July 2026
How many financial advisors does Winthrop Partners - Wny have?
Winthrop Partners - Wny has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Winthrop Partners - Wny invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Winthrop Partners - Wny’s separately managed accounts held 53% exchange-traded equities, 42% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 5% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Winthrop Partners - Wny?
Winthrop Partners - Wny’s direct owners are Thomas Saunders, Robert Werner and Ryan Carney, each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 22 July 2026
How does Winthrop Partners - Wny get paid?
Winthrop Partners - Wny is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Winthrop Partners - Wny registered with the SEC?
Yes, Winthrop Partners - Wny has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 15 December 2015. Its CRD number is 282100 and its SEC file number is 801-106948.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 22 July 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Winthrop Partners - Wny?
Winthrop Partners - Wny’s main office is at 21 Princeton Place, Suite 230, Orchard, NY 14127. Its phone number is 716-508-8178.