Registered Investment Advisor Division
Franklin Templeton has a long-standing commitment to financial professionals founded in the value of advice. With this commitment, we have a team of seasoned professionals and resources dedicated to providing exceptional service to independent investment advisers.
Our professionals serve as a knowledgeable resource in representing our broad range of investment strategies and products to meet your clients’ needs. We also have the resources and expertise to provide in-depth information and analysis to service your due diligence process.
Regional Teams
The RIA Division serves Registered Investment Advisors, Family Offices, and Bank Trusts.
New England

Natalie Hedlund
RIA Director, RIA Division
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Sarah Crocitto
RIA Consultant, RIA Division
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New York

Richard Shearer
RIA Director, RIA Division
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Matthew Blundo
RIA Consultant, RIA Division
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Ohio Valley
Richard Parrey
RIA Director, RIA Division
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James Keiderling
RIA Consultant, RIA Division
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Mid Atlantic

Chad Morgan
RIA Director, RIA Division
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James Keiderling
RIA Consultant, RIA Division
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Upper South

Jennifer Alberding
RIA Director, RIA Division
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Hunter Winsor
RIA Consultant, RIA Division
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South

Drew Kehnast
RIA Director, RIA Division
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Laura Castine
RIA Consultant, RIA Division
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Midwest

Paddy Stanton
RIA Director, RIA Division
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Nick Lappas
RIA Consultant, RIA Division
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Great Plains

Thomas Antonovich
RIA Director, RIA Division
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Alicia Sullivan
RIA Consultant, RIA Division
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Pacific Northwest

Aaron Dale
RIA Director, RIA Division
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Hunter Winsor
RIA Consultant, RIA Division
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Northern California/Nevada

James Mitchell
RIA Director, RIA Division
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Southern California

Abbie Reichenbach
RIA Director, RIA Division
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Tyler Corson
RIA Consultant, RIA Division
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Mountain States

Russ Pygott
RIA Director, RIA Division
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Texas

Shane Ward
RIA Director, RIA Division
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Tyler Corson
RIA Consultant, RIA Division
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Management Team

Mark Lavan
Head of US Wealth Management
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Michael Cochrane
SVP, Head of RIA Field Sales
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Daniel S. DiPietro
Internal Sales Manager
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