Firm Continues to Expand its New York Headquarters

Fiduciary Trust International, a global wealth manager and wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, announces that Harrison Laing has joined the firm as a wealth director based in its headquarters in New York, NY.

Mr. Laing joins Fiduciary Trust International from Bessemer Trust in New York, where he was vice president of business development and helped identify, source, and execute opportunities to grow firm assets under management. He previously worked in investment banking focused on mergers and acquisitions and activism defense at Bank of America. Earlier in his career, Mr. Laing was an associate in the private wealth management division at Merrill Lynch, where he led client engagement and portfolio strategy for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families within The Kelley Group.

"Our high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients in the Greater New York region have come to expect fiduciary wealth management services that provide better alignment, greater tax efficiency, and more informed decisions across their financial lives," said Anne Fitzpatrick Donahue, regional managing director for Fiduciary Trust International's New York office. "Harrison shares our commitment to delivering financial clarity and peace of mind which strengthens client relationships from generation to generation. He is an ideal addition to our firm as we continue to expand the expertise we can offer."

Mr. Laing graduated from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC with a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a minor in finance. He holds licenses for FINRA Series 7, 63, 66, and 79.

"Fiduciary Trust International has established an impressive track record of providing holistic wealth and investment management advice, enabling clients to better understand how their decisions shape their overall financial picture," said Mr. Laing. "I was particularly drawn to the strength of Fiduciary and Franklin Templeton's investment platform, as well as the depth of its resources and capabilities and look forward to working with my new colleagues to empower clients and their families to improve their financial outcomes."

Fiduciary Trust International remains committed to expanding its roster of experienced and talented wealth management professionals across the country, including its headquarters in New York. In April 2026, Tim Herpertz, CFA joined the firm as a portfolio manager in the New York office. In addition, Kevin F. Flood, CFP^®, SE-AWMA^™ began as a senior relationship manager in the firm's New York office in August 2024, while Erica B. Landeros joined as a New York-based trust counsel in June 2024.

About Fiduciary Trust International

Fiduciary Trust International, a global wealth management firm headquartered in New York, NY, has served individuals, families, endowments and foundations since 1931. With over $108 billion in assets under management and administration as of March 31, 2026, the firm specializes in strategic wealth planning, investment management and trust and estate services, as well as tax and custody services. The New York-based firm and its subsidiaries maintain offices in Coral Gables, FL, Boca Raton, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, West Palm Beach, FL, St. Petersburg, FL, Radnor, PA, Lincoln, MA, Los Angeles, CA, San Mateo, CA, Washington, DC, Wilmington, DE, Reston, VA, and Atlanta, GA. For more information, please visit fiduciarytrust.com, and for the latest updates, follow Fiduciary Trust International on LinkedIn and X: @FiduciaryTrust.

About Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton is a trusted investment partner, delivering tailored solutions that align with clients' strategic goals. With deep portfolio management expertise across public and private markets, we combine investment excellence with cutting-edge technology. Since our founding in 1947, we have empowered clients through strategic partnership, forward-looking insights, and continuous innovation – providing the tools and resources to navigate change and capture opportunity.

With more than $1.74 trillion in assets under management as of April 30, 2026, Franklin Templeton operates globally in more than 35 countries.

To learn more, visit franklintempleton.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Fiduciary Trust International Welcomes Harrison Laing as New York-Based Wealth Director