Christopher Franta, CFA

Christopher Franta is Vice President and Senior Client Portfolio Manager for Franklin Templeton Fixed Income. In this role, his key responsibilities include partnering with global distribution to represent the platforms and investment perspectives to clients.

Mr. Franta has over twenty years of experience in the investment industry working with clients across all global distribution channels as an investment specialist supporting their fixed income needs with a focus on municipal, short duration, income oriented and corporate credit strategies.

Prior to joining the Franklin Templeton in 2010, Mr. Franta worked at PIMCO, where he most recently served as a product specialist responsible for developing and servicing the municipal, short-duration, and income-oriented fixed income strategies.

Mr. Franta holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Arizona. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds FINRA Series 3, 7 and Series 66 licenses.