Wealth Management Firm Positions Itself to Accommodate Ongoing Growth in Southern California

Company Website: https://www.fiduciarytrust.com
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Fiduciary Trust International, a global wealth manager and wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, announces that Ayla Kalani has joined the firm as regional managing director based in its Los Angeles office. She has nearly 15 years of experience working with financial institutions to build and scale complex, relationship-driven business lines.

“Ayla brings deep relationships across Los Angeles and Southern California and a proven track record of building high-performing teams and growing wealth management businesses,” said Gene Todd, head of sales at Fiduciary Trust International and interim regional managing director for the Los Angeles office. “As we expand our presence in this important market, her leadership will be instrumental in strengthening client relationships, accelerating growth, and bringing the full breadth of our expertise and capabilities to the individuals and families we serve.”

Ms. Kalani comes to Fiduciary Trust International from Northern Trust, where she led the firm’s wealth management business across Los Angeles and California’s Central Coast. In this role, she recruited and developed senior talent for the investment, trust, banking, and asset management teams. Earlier in her career, she spent more than a decade at J.P. Morgan, most recently as market team lead, a role in which she spearheaded growth in the northern Los Angeles and Central Coast markets. Ms. Kalani serves on the board of the CASA Pacifica Center for Children & Families in Ventura County and previously served on the board of Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.

“Southern California is home to individuals, families and institutions with diverse and often complex wealth management needs,” said Ms. Kalani. “What attracted me to Fiduciary Trust International is the firm's commitment to truly understanding each client and bringing together the expertise, resources, and personalized solutions to help them achieve what matters most. I look forward to building on the firm's strong foundation in this market, deepening client relationships and helping more families realize what's possible for their wealth and their future.”

Ms. Kalani graduated from Columbia University with a bachelor of arts in economics, and earned a certificate in personal financial planning from the University of California, Irvine. She holds FINRA licenses for Series 7, 9, 10, and 63 securities. Ms. Kalani is fluent in English and Persian.

Ms. Kalani joins a growing Los Angeles team that includes Andrew “Drew” Chan, CAIA^®, senior portfolio manager, who joined the firm in October and specializes in alternative investments as well as integrated tax and wealth planning.

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 $113 billion in assets under management and administration as of September 30, 2026, we specialize in strategic wealth planning, investment management and trust and estate services, as well as tax and custody services. We 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, New York, NY, 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 $1.79 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2026, Franklin Templeton operates globally in more than 30 countries.

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

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Source: Fiduciary Trust International