BEN

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) is a global investment management company founded in 1947 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company has grown from a small mutual fund firm into one of the world's largest asset managers, with operations spanning over 30 countries and managing approximately $1.54 trillion in assets under management as of the most recent quarter. Franklin Resources operates through multiple specialized investment management subsidiaries, each focusing on different asset classes and investment strategies, serving individual investors, institutions, pension plans, and other financial intermediaries worldwide.