Jason Colarossi

Jason Colarossi is the National Retirement Strategist for Franklin Templeton's Defined Contribution Division. He is responsible for the development and distribution of Franklin Templeton's Collective Investment Trust platform.

Mr. Colarossi has been working in the defined contribution industry for over 20 years. He joined Franklin Templeton in 2014 as the Head of Strategic Accounts - Defined Contribution Division, responsible for developing and executing Franklin Templeton's business plans with our strategic DC partners. 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 Mr. Colarossi 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. He began his career in 1996 with Putnam Investments, holding several positions within their record keeping business.

Mr. Colarossi is a 1996 graduate of Hobart College and resides in Tampa, Florida with his wife and two sons.