Consent of Perry-Smith, LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-23.1 2 dex231.htm CONSENT OF PERRY-SMITH, LLP, INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Consent of Perry-Smith, LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements Nos. 333-100801 and 333-143402 of Franklin Resources, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated October 2, 2008, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the Franklin Resources, Inc. 1998 Employee Stock Investment Plan for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2008.

/s/ Perry-Smith LLP

Sacramento, California

October 2, 2008