Advisor Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 8,379 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock, valued at approximately $249,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Advisors Asset Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Franklin Resources by 4,049.6% in the second quarter.