RP
CFA · CFP
RP
CFA · CFP

Robert Papelian is a CFA, CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors, INC., based in Buffalo, NY, with 12 years of industry experience. Robert operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management. Their firm serves 156 clients with $17B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
16 advisors
Number of Clients
156 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$111.7M average
Assets Under Management
$17.4B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)

WTIA's fees are based on a percentage of the value of your portfolio or the amount of assets they advise on. Fees are negotiable and can vary based on client type, asset class, pre-existing relationships, service levels, portfolio complexity, and account size. WTIA may waive minimum account requirements. Fees are charged quarterly, based on the value of the account at the end of the quarter. Clients pay brokerage commissions and other transaction fees separately.

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Location

One Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Robert is an employee and investment advisor representative of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. He is also a board member of Friends of Orchard Park Library since January 2025, a non-investment related activity requiring minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors, INC.
October 2025 - Present · 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Manning & Napier Investor Services, INC.Broker
November 2024 - August 2025 · 9 mos
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
November 2024 - August 2025 · 9 mos
Redw Wealth LLC
October 2021 - October 2024 · 3 yrs
Phoenician Wealth Management, LLC
June 2020 - June 2021 · 1 yr
Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, INC.
November 2017 - September 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
November 2017 - September 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
August 2011 - April 2017 · 5 yrs 8 mos
State Registrations1 state
NY
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Exams
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