Franklin Resources, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of investment management and related services. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California and currently employs 10,100 full-time employees. The company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. The firm provides its investment management and related services to retail, institutional and high-net-worth investors in jurisdictions worldwide. Its investment products include sponsored funds, as well as institutional and high-net-worth separate accounts, retail separately managed account programs, sub-advised products, and other investment vehicles. Its funds include registered funds (including exchange-traded funds or ETFs) and unregistered funds. The firm offers its services and products under its various brand names, including Alcentra, K2, Benefit Street Partners, ClearBridge Investments, Martin Currie, O’Shaughnessy, and Lexington Partners. The company also focuses on the retirement sector.