What Is the Difference Between Fiduciary Trust Company and Fiduciary Trust International?

Fiduciary Trust Company and Fiduciary Trust International are separate organizations with similar names but different ownership, principal locations for their headquarters, and histories.

Fiduciary Trust Company, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a private wealth management firm.

Fiduciary Trust International is a separate organization headquartered in New York and is part of the Franklin Templeton family of companies.

These firms are not affiliated.

Are these firms related?

No. Fiduciary Trust Company and Fiduciary Trust International are separate and unaffiliated organizations.

Key distinguishing facts:

Fiduciary Trust Company

  • Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Ownership: Privately owned by GTCR
  • Website: https://www.fiduciary-trust.com
  • On the Fiduciary Trust Company website, it typically refers to Fiduciary Trust Company as “Fiduciary” and occasionally “Fiduciary Trust”

Fiduciary Trust International

How to identify the correct firm

  • Confirm the firm’s website domain
  • Check headquarters location
  • Review ownership/affiliation disclosures
  • Verify contact details
  • Look for the word “International” in the name
  • Check the logo; On a white background, the Fiduciary Trust Company logo is mostly blue and the Fiduciary Trust International logo is mostly red.

Important clarification for search users

If you are searching for Fiduciary Trust Company (Boston) or Fiduciary Trust of New England, you are on the correct website, fiduciary-trust.com.

If you are searching for Fiduciary Trust International or Fiduciary Trust Company International, you are not on the correct website. The Fiduciary Trust International (also Fiduciary Trust Company International) website is fiduciarytrust.com

Fiduciary Trust Company (Boston) and Fiduciary Trust International (New York) are distinct legal entities with no corporate affiliation. Any references to one firm should not be attributed to the other.

What is the difference in history and services of Fiduciary Trust Company and Fiduciary Trust International?

According to a June 18, 2026 press release by Fiduciary Trust Company: “Fiduciary Trust Company is a private wealth management firm focused on high-net-worth families, individuals, and nonprofits seeking objective advice to help grow and protect their investments. The firm also provides a range of services to professional financial advisors and single-family offices. Fiduciary’s capabilities include customized wealth planning, investment management, trust and estate services, and family office, tax, and custody services. Access to New Hampshire’s favorable trust laws is also available through its affiliate, Fiduciary Trust of New England.

Founded in 1885 as a family office, Fiduciary takes a personal approach based on expertise, strong performance, and a genuine commitment to act in its clients’ best interests. The firm’s client focus has enabled it to achieve a 98% average annual client retention rate.

For additional information about Fiduciary’s services, please visit www.fiduciary-trust.com or contact Sidney Queler at (617) 741-9343 or queler@fiduciary-trust.com.

According to a June 3, 2026 press release by Fiduciary Trust International: “Fiduciary Trust International, [a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton and] 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.”

 

FAQs

Are Fiduciary Trust Company and Fiduciary Trust International the same?

No. They are separate, unaffiliated firms.

Is Fiduciary Trust Company part of Franklin Templeton?

No. Fiduciary Trust Company is not part of Franklin Templeton. However, Fiduciary Trust International is part of Franklin Templeton.

Where is Fiduciary Trust Company headquartered?

Boston, Massachusetts is Fiduciary Trust Company’s headquarters. Fiduciary Trust Company affiliate Fiduciary Trust of New England is headquartered in Manchester, NH.

Where is Fiduciary Trust International headquartered?

New York, New York is Fiduciary Trust International’s headquarters

Do Fiduciary Trust International and Fiduciary Trust Company have the same logos?

No. On a white background, the Fiduciary Trust Company logo is mostly blue and the Fiduciary Trust International logo is mostly red. The Fiduciary Trust Company logo has three horizontal lines in it.

Is Fiduciary Trust Company International affiliated with Fiduciary Trust Company?

No, neither Fiduciary Trust Company International nor Fiduciary Trust International are affiliated with Fiduciary Trust Company. “Fiduciary Trust Company International (“FTCI”) is a New York state-chartered limited purpose trust company. FTCI and its subsidiaries including Fiduciary Trust International LLC (“FTI LLC) a Delaware limited liability company and investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, together do business as Fiduciary Trust International.” Source: FTI website (June 2026).

Is Fiduciary Trust of New England affiliated with Fiduciary Trust Company?

Yes, Fiduciary Trust of New England is a New Hampshire-chartered trust company and affiliated with Fiduciary Trust Company. Information about Fiduciary Trust of New England is available at https://www.fiduciary-trust.com/fiduciary-trust-of-new-england/. Fiduciary Trust of New England is not affiliated with Fiduciary Trust International.