Franklin Templeton is the largest investment manager and brings substantial capabilities in equity, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions. Clients can access a wide range of solutions including asset classes, investment vehicles, styles, and geographies through this brand
The organization was founded in New York in 1947 as Franklin Distributors, Inc. by Rupert H. Johnson, Sr.
Like other large investment companies, the firm offers a wide variety of funds but is traditionally best known for bond funds under the Franklin brand."