
ETF
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Founded
1947
src: company records
Company Type
Public
src: 21Rates
Ticker
BEN
src: 21Rates
β£About Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton is a global investment management firm founded in 1947 with over $1.5 trillion in assets. The Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) launched in January 2024 and is notable for being one of the lowest-fee spot Bitcoin ETFs. Franklin Templeton has also been an innovator in blockchain technology, including tokenizing one of its money market funds on public blockchains.
βLeadership

Jenny Johnson

Gregory E. Johnson
Executive Chairman; Chairman of the Board

Rupert H. Johnson, Jr.
Vice Chairman

Daniel Gamba
Co-President; Chief Commercial Officer

Terrence J. Murphy
Co-President; Head of Public Market Investments

Matthew Nicholls
Co-President; Chief Financial Officer; Chief Operating Officer

Thomas C. Merchant
Executive Vice President; General Counsel; Assistant Secretary
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Company Details
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Year formed1947
HQ countryUnited States
Founded inSan Mateo, CA
Data Provenance
βFacts verified by 21Rates research Β· Jun 12, 2026
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