Franklin Templeton

Founded in New York City in 1947 by Rupert H Johnson Senior, Franklin Templeton is a global investment management firm based in San Mateo, California, offering mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, equity, and private equity products. Current President and CEO Jenny Johnson and former CEO Charles B Johnson guide the publicly traded company, which operates on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BEN. The enterprise expanded significantly through the 1992 acquisition of the international investment firm established by John Templeton, allowing it to serve retail and institutional investors worldwide. The organization employs over 9,000 professionals and distributes its diverse financial solutions across more than 150 countries to help clients achieve long-term goals. Having celebrated its 75th anniversary with a NYSE bell-ringing, the firm manages $1.53 trillion in assets under management as of April 30, 2025.