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John Thiel
Director/Board Member at
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
John William Thiel is the founder of Indivisible Partners LLC, founded in 2024, where the title held is Executive Chairman.
Current jobs include Chairman at Don’t Ever Give Up, Inc., Independent Director at Franklin Resources, Inc. since 2021, Director at The V Foundation for Cancer Research since 2018, Director at SEI LifeYield LLC since 2021, Independent Director at Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc. since 2022, and Partner at My Next Season LLC.
Former jobs include Trustee at Florida State University from 2010 to 2019, Member-Governors Board at Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., and Head of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt) from 1989 to 2017.
Education history includes an undergraduate degree from Florida State University conferred in 1982.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | 40,792 ( 0.01% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc.
 Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT 13.46% | 2026-04-01 | 19,689 ( 13.46% ) | 0 $ | 2026-04-29 |
John Thiel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-08 |
The V Foundation for Cancer Research
 The V Foundation for Cancer Research Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
Don’t Ever Give Up, Inc.
 Don’t Ever Give Up, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Don’t Ever Give Up, Inc., also known as The V Foundation for Cancer Research, is a non-profit organization founded by Jim Valvano, a renowned basketball coach. The foundation's mission is to achieve Victory Over Cancer by funding cutting-edge cancer research. Since its establishment in 1993, the foundation has awarded over $353 million in grants for cancer research. The organization is committed to saving lives and uncovering cures for cancer by supporting exceptional scientists from diverse backgrounds who investigate various cancer types in all stages of the cancer journey. The V Foundation funds game-changing research and all-star scientists to accelerate Victory Over cancer and save lives. The company is based in Cary, NC. | Chairman | - |
LifeYield LLC
 LifeYield LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides tax-smart software for financial advisors | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-31 |
Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc.
Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Director/Board Member | 2022-11-30 |
My Next Season LLC
 My Next Season LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of John Thiel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Florida State University
 Florida State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt)
 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt) Investment ManagersFinance MLPF&S uses various securities analysis methods, including fundamental, technical, quantitative and economic analyses. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | 2018-01-21 |
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit organization that focuses on governing activities of all broker-dealer firms and brokers | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Franklin Resources, Inc.
 Franklin Resources, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a holding company which provides investment management services | Finance |
Florida State University
Florida State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The V Foundation for Cancer Research
The V Foundation for Cancer Research Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit organization that focuses on governing activities of all broker-dealer firms and brokers | Commercial Services |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt)
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt) Investment ManagersFinance MLPF&S uses various securities analysis methods, including fundamental, technical, quantitative and economic analyses. | Finance |
LifeYield LLC
LifeYield LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides tax-smart software for financial advisors | Technology Services |
My Next Season LLC
My Next Season LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Commercial Services |
Don’t Ever Give Up, Inc.
Don’t Ever Give Up, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Don’t Ever Give Up, Inc., also known as The V Foundation for Cancer Research, is a non-profit organization founded by Jim Valvano, a renowned basketball coach. The foundation's mission is to achieve Victory Over Cancer by funding cutting-edge cancer research. Since its establishment in 1993, the foundation has awarded over $353 million in grants for cancer research. The organization is committed to saving lives and uncovering cures for cancer by supporting exceptional scientists from diverse backgrounds who investigate various cancer types in all stages of the cancer journey. The V Foundation funds game-changing research and all-star scientists to accelerate Victory Over cancer and save lives. The company is based in Cary, NC. | Transportation |
Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc.
Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Finance |
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