Two generations. One mission.

A family advising families. Independent, cross-border, and built on trust.

Elian Partners was founded on a simple conviction: families with complex financial lives deserve a single, independent point of coordination they can trust completely.

Alexandru brings over four decades of capital markets experience and deep institutional relationships across Romania and Europe. Charles brings the modern regulatory and structuring expertise shaped by a career across Luxembourg, Malta, and the wider EU. Together, they bridge generations of knowledge to serve as the trusted link between you and your wider advisory team.

Our commitment: we represent our clients before all counterparties and ensure they receive the best possible advisory and structures for their specific situation. We accept no undisclosed remuneration from third parties.

We are fully independent. We sell no proprietary products. We earn no hidden commissions. As a family advising families, our fiduciary duty is to act solely in your best interest.

Alexandru Elian
Founding Partner
Alexandru Elian
Specialised in Client Relations
ASF Licensed Intermediary 40+ Years Capital Markets LME Alumnus

Over four decades in capital markets, beginning at the London Metal Exchange and extending across institutional brokerage, asset management, and wealth advisory in Romania and internationally. Senior roles at Exante, Webo Securities, Transilvania Capital, Blue Rock Financial Services, and Delta Valori Mobiliare. Long-standing involvement in landmark Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) listings and SIF (Financial Investment Companies) shareholder situations. Licensed by the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) as a financial intermediary through his current brokerage house. A recognised voice in Romanian capital markets, regularly featured in Ziarul Bursa on market structure, financial education, and macro-economic analysis.

Charles Elian
Founding Partner
Charles Elian
Specialised in Structuring & Consultancy
ASF Licensed Intermediary BVB Licensed Trader Depozitarul Central Clearing Agent

Over a decade in institutional capital markets, with experience at Alter Domus Fund Services (Luxembourg), iMaps Capital Markets (Malta), and Romanian brokerage. Background spans cross-border bond issuance, private credit structuring, fund administration, institutional sales, due diligence, and regulatory compliance across multiple EU jurisdictions. Working knowledge of MiFID II, AIFMD2, and EU securitisation frameworks. Licensed by the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) as a financial intermediary through his current brokerage house, as well as a licensed clearing and settlement agent at the Romanian Central Depository (Depozitarul Central) and a licensed trader on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.

Perspectives from our founding partners

Commentary on capital markets, regulatory developments, and the forces shaping European family wealth.

Capital Markets
"It will be much harder for us if private capital leaves and rates rise"
Alexandru Elian · Read article →
Exchange Governance
"I do not believe the BVB will succeed as an independent exchange"
Alexandru Elian · Read article →
Fund Structuring
On capital markets, fund structuring, and EU regulation
Charles Elian · Watch interview →
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Regulatory Framework
MiFID II GDPR Romanian AML Law 129/2019 Capital Markets Law 126/2018