Franklin Resources

Franklin Resources, Inc., operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is one of the world's largest independent investment management organizations, headquartered in San Mateo, California. Founded in 1947, the firm serves clients in more than 150 countries through a diverse portfolio of investment managers spanning traditional and alternative asset classes, including equities, fixed income, private equity, private debt, real estate, and hedge funds. Strategic acquisitions have built a deep bench of specialized investment managers including Western Asset, ClearBridge Investments, Benefit Street Partners, Clarion Partners, Lexington Partners, and Putnam Investments.