Franklin Resources, Inc., better known as Franklin Templeton, announced a record assets under management (AUM) of $1.74 trillion as of April 30, 2026, marking a 3.6% increase from the previous month. The firm is seizing market opportunities by launching Private Markets Model Portfolios built on blockchain technology and partnering with Ritholtz Wealth Management to introduce a new equity separately managed account strategy. Additionally, the company's stock has shown strong performance with a year-to-date return of 33.1%, highlighting investor confidence and robust growth.