The Compound and Friends $1.5 Trillion Money Manager Jenny Johnson Speaks Out
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Sep 12, 2025 Join Jenny Johnson, President and CEO of Franklin Templeton, as she shares her inspiring journey from the mailroom to the C-suite. Discover her insights on the rise of alternative investments and how technology, including AI and blockchain, is reshaping finance. Jenny emphasizes the importance of resilience in career success and unveils her leadership philosophy centered around People, Passion, Purpose, and Persistence. Plus, get a glimpse into the exciting future of private credit and innovative investment strategies!
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Trust And Culture Drive Advisor Relationships
- Franklin Templeton's heritage centers on democratizing market access and advisor relationships built on trust.
- Jenny Johnson says trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement guide acquisitions and culture.
Due Diligence Prioritize Clients And Culture
- Seek teams that prioritize clients, collaborate well, and pursue continuous improvement before acquiring them.
- Avoid firms where management focuses inwardly, because poor collaboration predicts future failure.
Scale Matters For The AI Era
- AI and blockchain will reshape financial services by accelerating change and lowering frictions.
- Johnson argues firms without scale and data to train models risk falling behind.