Jason LaRocco, CFA, CAIA

Jason LaRocco is a senior client portfolio manager with Franklin Templeton Fixed Income (FTFI). Specializing in FTFI's global fixed income and emerging market debt strategies, he serves as a strategic partner for Franklin Templeton's distribution, marketing and product strategy groups. Mr. LaRocco also represents the global fixed income and emerging market debt investment teams with a broad range of clients globally, providing investment insights and client service while addressing their evolving needs. Mr. LaRocco has over 20 years of experience in the investment industry.

Before joining Franklin Templeton in 2015 Mr. LaRocco worked at Legg Mason Global Asset Management for nine years in both investment sales and fixed income product management roles. Prior to that he held insurance and investment sales positions at Northwestern Mutual Financial Group and MassMutual Financial Group.

Mr. LaRocco holds an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Connecticut. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) charterholder.