Charles Johnson Net Worth: Charles Johnson is an American businessman who has a net worth of $6.7 billion. Born Charles Bartlett Johnson in 1933, he made most of his fortune as Chairman of Franklin Recourses, one of America's biggest holding companies. In 1947, Rupert Sr., Charles's father, founded the mutual fund shop Franklin Distributors. Already a graduate of Yale University at the time, Charles took over the company as Chief Executive in 1957.
Twelve years later, together with his half-brother, Rupert Junior, Charles expanded the company under Franklin Resources. Charles Johnson retired in June 2013, after which his son George became a Chairman. Now, he is a part owner of the American baseball team, San Francisco Giants, but he leaves the team duties to Larry Baer, the head of the ownership group.
