NEW YORK, NY—July 10, 2019—Fiduciary Trust Company International, a global wealth manager and wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, announces that Gerard F. Joyce, Jr., managing director, deputy general trust counsel, and national head of trust and estates, has been elected to the board of directors of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF).

“The Foundation’s commitment to international collaboration among cancer researchers has led to significant breakthroughs in the fight for cures and better treatment options,” said Mr. Joyce. “I am proud to work with an organization which continues to make great strides toward the eradication of cancer.”

Mr. Joyce has more than 30 years of experience in the wealth management industry, and joined Fiduciary Trust in August 2017. In addition to his work with the SWCRF, he serves on the Calvary Hospital Professional Advisors Council and the New York Public Library’s Planned Giving Advisory Board. Mr. Joyce also previously served as an officer of the New York Community Trust.

“We wouldn’t be able to fund critical scientific research without the dedication and generosity of our board members, supporters and volunteers,” said Samuel Waxman, M.D., founder and chief executive officer of the SWCRF. “We welcome Gerry to our board of directors, and we are grateful to him for devoting his time to helping us reach our goals.”

About Fiduciary Trust

Fiduciary Trust Company International, a global wealth management firm, has served individuals, families, endowments and foundations since 1931. With over $75 billion in assets under administration and management as of March 31, 2019, the firm specializes in strategic wealth planning, investment management and trust and estate services, as well as tax and custody services. The firm and its subsidiaries maintain offices in New York, NY, Coral Gables, FL, Boca Raton, FL, St. Petersburg, FL, Los Angeles, CA, San Mateo, CA, San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC, Wilmington, DE, and Arlington, VA.