A Tampa area sales veteran recently moved on a publicly traded asset management firm after 26 years.

Bill Cocozza has exited from Franklin Templeton, MFWire has learned. Based in Largo, Florida, Cocozza served as director of sales strategy and enablement role at the San Mateo, California-based fund firm.

Rob Smith, director and head of business administration for U.S. distribution at Franklin Templeton, did not immediately return an email for comment. A Franklin Templeton spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions for comment.

"I am looking for a new role and would appreciate your support. Thank you in advance for any connections, advice, or opportunities you can offer," Cocozza writes in a LinkedIn post.

Cocozza first joined Franklin Templeton in 1997, as an internal wholesaler, and since then his roles have included sales supervisor, inbound sales manager, internal sales director. Before joining Franklin Templeton, Cocozza had stints at Bank of America and John Hancock. He is an alumnus of the University of South Florida and of St. Petersburg College.  

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