As of July 26, 2026, Franklin Resources's top three insider holders are Gregory E Johnson (Executive Chairman, 2.97Mn shares), Adam Benjamin Spector (Evp, Head Global Distribution, 593.28K shares), Matthew Nicholls (Co President, Cfo Coo, 548.95K shares).
| Holder | Position | Shares (Direct) | Shares (Indirect) | Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory E Johnson | Executive Chairman | 2,687,554 | 282,675 | 29 Dec, 2025 |
| Geoffrey Y Yang | - | 74,064 | 0 | 04 Feb, 2026 |
| Mariann H Byerwalter | - | 0 | 34,781 | 04 Feb, 2026 |
| Craig Steven Tyle | Evp General Counsel | 134,220 | 0 | 14 Dec, 2021 |
| Terrence Murphy | Co President, Public Markets | 186,159 | 0 | 05 Nov, 2025 |
| Thomas C Merchant | Evp, General Counsel | 92,612 | 0 | 03 Dec, 2025 |
| Anthony Noto | - | 47,152 | 0 | 04 Feb, 2026 |
| Adam Benjamin Spector | Evp, Head Global Distribution | 593,282 | 0 | 03 Sep, 2025 |
| Alok Sethi | Evp, Head Of Global Operations | 90,510 | 0 | 03 Sep, 2025 |
| Jed A. Plafker | Executive Vice President | 117,648 | 0 | 02 Sep, 2022 |
| Gwen L Shaneyfelt | Chief Accounting Officer | 99,732 | 0 | 05 Dec, 2023 |
| Matthew Nicholls | Co President, Cfo Coo | 548,947 | 0 | 03 Dec, 2025 |
| John W Thiel | - | 40,792 | 0 | 04 Feb, 2026 |
| Lindsey Harumi Oshita | Chief Accounting Officer | 28,727 | 0 | 15 Oct, 2025 |
* Please note that the shares above only reflect shares from the fund portfolio and the institutional portfolio. Shares from the personal portfolio are excluded from this Institutional Ownership Page. See these insiders' latest transactions here on Insider Page.
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Security Class | Transaction Type | Shares Traded | Price | Shares Remaining | Ownership | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr, 2026 | Karen Matsushima King | Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) | A | 1,452 | $23.59 | 70,432 | D | A |
| 01 Apr, 2026 | Karen Matsushima King | Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) | A | 1,452 | $23.59 | 70,432 | D | A |
| 01 Apr, 2026 | Karen Matsushima King | Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) | A | 1,452 | $23.59 | 70,432 | D | A |
| 01 Apr, 2026 | Karen Matsushima King | Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) | A | 1,452 | $23.59 | 70,432 | D | A |
| 01 Apr, 2026 | Karen Matsushima King | Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) | A | 1,452 | $23.59 | 70,432 | D | A |
| 01 Apr, 2026 | Karen Matsushima King | Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) | A | 1,452 | $23.59 | 70,432 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | Geoffrey Y Yang | Common Stock, par value $.10 | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 74,064 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | Karen Matsushima King | Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 68,980 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | Geoffrey Y Yang | Common Stock, par value $.10 | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 74,064 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | Karen Matsushima King | Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 68,980 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | Karen Matsushima King | Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 68,980 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | Alexander S Friedman | Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 46,009 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | John W Thiel | Common Stock, par value $.10 | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 40,792 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | John W Thiel | Common Stock, par value $.10 | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 40,792 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | Alexander S Friedman | Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 46,009 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | Geoffrey Y Yang | Common Stock, par value $.10 | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 74,064 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | Alexander S Friedman | Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 46,009 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | John W Thiel | Common Stock, par value $.10 | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 40,792 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | Geoffrey Y Yang | Common Stock, par value $.10 | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 74,064 | D | A |
| 03 Feb, 2026 | Karen Matsushima King | Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) | A | 7,593 | $27.00 | 68,980 | D | A |