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Fiduciary Trust

Fiduciary wealth management for high-net-worth families and family offices.

Services-only
$113+ billionAssets on platform / AUM
01 — Overview

What Fiduciary Trust does

Fiduciary Trust International occupies a specific position in the wealth management market: a trust company with 95 years of operating history, fully owned by Franklin Templeton, that serves high-net-worth families and family offices rather than retail or institutional investors. That ownership structure matters to buyers evaluating long-term stability and access to broader investment resources, while the fiduciary-only revenue model means advisory fees are the sole source of income, removing product-sale conflicts that affect many competitors.

For family offices, the firm positions itself as both a service partner and an outsourced resource. The service menu covers the full lifecycle of wealth across generations:

  • Master custody and recordkeeping, including alternative and unique assets
  • Corporate trustee, Delaware trustee, and estate settlement services
  • Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) including asset allocation, portfolio management, and due diligence across public and private markets
  • Tax planning, preparation, bookkeeping, bill pay, and partnership accounting
  • Philanthropic consulting and foundation management
  • Customised reporting and data aggregation for multi-family office structures

Clients access accounts through a digital platform with dashboard-level reporting, scenario modelling tied to a financial plan, and a document vault for legal files. The platform supports mobile access and aggregates external accounts alongside custody holdings.

The firm reports $113 billion in assets under care and a 98% five-year client asset retention rate, with an average client tenure of 19 years. These figures suggest the model works for clients who want a long-term institutional relationship rather than a transactional one. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the offering is structured around dedicated advisor relationships rather than a self-service product, which means it suits family offices seeking a hands-on institutional partner more than those looking for a technology-first standalone tool.

As a fiduciary, our advice is objective, conflict-free and always centered on your best interests.

On Fiduciary Trust, from a family-office user
02 — Product & capabilities

What it covers

Core tasks
  • Outsourced CIO services including asset allocation and portfolio management
  • Trust administration and estate settlement
  • Tax planning, preparation, and partnership accounting
  • Master custody and recordkeeping for diverse asset types
  • Philanthropic consulting and foundation management
  • Customised reporting and data aggregation for family offices
Notable features
  • OCIO services with due diligence across private and public markets
  • Master custodian and recordkeeping including alternative assets
  • Delaware trustee and corporate trustee services
  • Estate settlement with specialist handling of real estate, art, and unusual assets
  • Digital client platform with dashboard, scenario modelling, and document vault
  • Mobile app for account monitoring
  • Partnership accounting and bill pay
  • Performance reporting and data aggregation
  • Sustainable investing integration within portfolio management
  • Philanthropic consulting and foundation management
Assets supported
Public EquitiesFixed IncomePrivate MarketsReal EstateAlternative AssetsArt and CollectiblesIntellectual PropertyCash and Short-term Liquidity
Platform & technology
Mobile AccessCustom ReportingConsolidated ViewData Ingestion
03 — Company

The firm behind it

Ownership
Subsidiary of Franklin Templeton
Software type
Services-only
Headquarters / markets
United States, Cayman Islands
Offices
New York, Pasadena, San Mateo, Wilmington, Boca Raton, Coral Gables, St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale
Key people
AAnne DonahueRegional Managing Director, New York
LLeslie BohnerChief Fiduciary Officer
CCarin PaiEVP and Head of Portfolio Management and Equities
PPaulina MejiaNational Fiduciary Counsel
SStephen DutkaRegional Managing Director, California
AAnne Marie TowleRegional Managing Director, Lincoln MA
MMichael CabanasRegional Managing Director, Florida
TTodd StollerRegional Managing Director, Florida
DDavid EdmistonRegional Managing Director, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic
Recognition
  • Citywealth Powerwomen Awards: Organization of the Year - Female Leadership - 2024
  • InvestmentNews Women to Watch: Portfolio Manager of the Year (Carin Pai) - 2024
  • Wealth Solutions Report Pathfinder Awards: Trusts and Estates Executive of the Year (Paulina Mejia) - 2025
  • Citywealth Powerwomen Awards: Mentor of the Year Gold (Ellen Kratzer) - 2025
  • ThinkAdvisor Luminaries: UHNW Wealth Management and Family Offices category winner - 2024
  • Datos Insights: Digital Wealth Management Impact Award - 2024
04 — Clients & fit

Who it’s for

Built for Single Family Office (SFO), Multi Family Office (MFO), Private Wealth Owners / Principals.

05 — Support & onboarding

Getting it running

Dedicated wealth advisor and relationship manager; phone support via toll-free numbers; email contact available for each regional office