Jason Colarossi

Jason Colarossi joined Franklin Templeton in May of 2014 as the Head of Strategic Accounts –Investment Only Division. He is responsible for developing and executing Franklin Templeton’s business plans with our strategic DC partners.

Jason has been working in the defined contribution industry for the last 19 years. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton, he had been with JPMorgan since April of 2007, most recently as a National Account Manager within JPMorgan's Defined Contribution Investment Solutions group. He was responsible for delivering JPMorgan's thought leadership and investment solutions to defined contribution record keepers.

From 2003 to 2007 Jason worked for The Bostonian Group, an employee benefits consulting firm based in Boston, MA. He was a consultant in the Retirement Services Practice, helping plan sponsors manage their defined contribution programs. Jason began his career in 1996 with Putnam Investments, holding several positions within their record keeping business.

Jason is a 1996 graduate of Hobart College and resides in Tampa, FL with his wife and two sons.