Quick Takeaways
- FT - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST has 14 insiders with reported activity on this page.
- No net insider buy/sell flow is currently reported for the last year.
- Recent transaction rows are not currently available.
Insider Transactions Reported by 14 Insiders of FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST
- Symbol
- FT on NYSE
- Location
- San Mateo, CA
What Changed
- No meaningful buy/sell imbalance is currently visible in the one-year window.
- Activity will update as new Forms 3/4/5 are filed.
Why This Matters
- This page gives a plain-language issuer insider context before you inspect transaction-level evidence.
- Use the filing links below to verify timestamps, codes, and ownership impacts directly from SEC forms.
Source Evidence
Filed on Form 4
See Original Filing
Issuer insider activity is sourced from SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5.
Insider trading overview
Last 12 monthsInsider buy and sell flow is broadly balanced over the last 12 months. No Buy or Sell transactions have been reported since 14 May 2025.
Buys
$0
Shares: 0
Insiders: 0
Sells
$0
Shares: 0
Insiders: 0
Net
$0
Shares: 0
Insiders: 0
| Window (months) | Buy shares | Sell shares | Buy $ | Sell $ | Net $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 3-6 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 6-9 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 9-12 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST executives and other stock owners filed with the SEC include:
| Name | Relationship | Holdings Value | Past Year Net Change | Change % | Valuation | Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Kings | CFO, CAO and Treasurer | Mixed | 01 Jan 2022 | |||
| J. Michael Luttig | Trustee | Mixed | 07 Feb 2022 | |||
| Bjorn Davis | Chief Compliance Officer | Mixed | 23 Oct 2024 | |||
| Alexander Kymn | VP & Assistant Secretary | Mixed | 01 Jun 2023 | |||
| Valerie Williams | Trustee | Mixed | 10 May 2021 | |||
| MetLife Investment Management, LLC | 10%+ Owner | Mixed | 15 Sep 2023 | |||
| Ted P. Becker | Chief Compliance Officer | Mixed | 01 Jun 2023 | |||
| Tara E. Gormel | VP & Assistant Secretary | Mixed | 01 Jun 2023 | |||
| Christine M. Debevec | VP & Assistant Secretary | Mixed | 01 Jun 2023 | |||
| Harris Goldblat | VP & Assistant Secretary | Mixed | 01 Jun 2023 | |||
| George P. Hoyt | VP & Assistant Secretary | Mixed | 01 Jun 2023 | |||
| Susan Kerr | VP - AML Compliance | Mixed | 30 Jul 2021 | |||
| Jeffrey White | Interim CFO, CAO and Treasurer | Mixed | 06 Oct 2021 | |||
| Marc A. de Oliveira | VP & Assistant Secretary | Mixed | 01 Jun 2023 |
Top shareholders of FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (13F + 13D/G + 3/4/5)
Grouped by holder across the latest SEC ownership disclosures. Ownership % is shown only when it is directly reported or safely comparable across share classes.
Methodology: rows are grouped by holder and ranked by the holder's primary source value. — indicates unavailable or non-comparable values; "mixed-class rows" means the latest filing spans non-comparable classes.
| Holder | Source | Role / Reporting | Ownership % | Shares | Holdings Value | 12M Net Δ | As of | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisors Asset Management, Inc. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
689,053
|
$5,512,424 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| LPL Financial LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
635,694
|
$5,085,550 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| MORGAN STANLEY |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
369,413
|
$2,955,310 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
359,550
|
$2,876,407 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Koshinski Asset Management, Inc. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
326,444
|
$2,611,548 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Janney Montgomery Scott LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
255,823
|
$2,047,000 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
242,061
|
$1,936,490 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Uncommon Cents Investing LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
185,420
|
$1,483,360 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
128,340
|
$1,026,720 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
124,627
|
$997,016 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| UBS Group AG |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
123,912
|
$991,296 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| EVOLVE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
112,381
|
$899,048 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
109,700
|
$877,600 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Cetera Investment Advisers |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
108,336
|
$866,689 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Westchester Capital Management, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
102,032
|
$816,256 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
94,066
|
$752,561 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Pathstone Holdings, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
79,153
|
$633,224 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
51,496
|
$411,968 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
50,866
|
$406,930 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
49,557
|
$396,454 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Focus Partners Wealth |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
33,689
|
$269,512 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Clear Creek Financial Management, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
29,455
|
$235,640 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| CoreCap Advisors, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
24,242
|
$193,937 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Invesco Ltd. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
24,001
|
$192,008 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| ANGELES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
22,088
|
$176,704 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| THOROUGHBRED FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
22,029
|
$176,000 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
19,313
|
$155,000 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
19,346
|
$154,766 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
18,225
|
$146,000 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Manske Wealth Management |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
17,932
|
$143,456 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
16,700
|
$133,600 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Shaker Financial Services, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
15,756
|
$126,048 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
15,129
|
$121,032 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
13,920
|
$111,360 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| PFG Investments, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
12,362
|
$98,892 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| OPPENHEIMER & CO INC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
11,795
|
$94,360 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| PMG Family Office LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
11,552
|
$92,416 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Bridgewealth Advisory Group, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
11,173
|
$89,387 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
10,405
|
$83,240 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Geneos Wealth Management Inc. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
10,340
|
$82,720 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| MB, LEVIS & ASSOCIATES, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
10,269
|
$82,152 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
10,150
|
$81,200 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| BLUE BELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
4,940
|
$39,520 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Spire Wealth Management |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
4,940
|
$39,520 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Noble Wealth Management PBC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
4,000
|
$32,000 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
3,202
|
$25,618 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Modus Advisors, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,850
|
$14,800 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Root Financial Partners, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,776
|
$14,209 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,014
|
$8,112 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| McIlrath & Eck, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
714
|
$5,712 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent Insider Transactions by Companies or Individuals for FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST
Showing up to 300 most recent insider transactions from the last 12 months.
| Insider | Symbol | Class | Transaction | % | Value $ | * Price $ | Shares | Shares Owned | Date | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No insider transactions were found in the last 12 months for this issuer. | ||||||||||
* An asterisk sign (*) next to the price indicates that the price is likely invalid.