Elevate your services with innovative investment strategies that give your employer-sponsored clients a competitive edge.
Wall Street strategies in workplace savings plans
For too long, specialized investments like personalized strategies, private assets and some income solutions have only been available to large institutions and high-net-worth investors. Franklin Templeton is changing that.
We’re making these strategies accessible to individual savers through employer-sponsored retirement plans. Now, you can offer tailored solutions, access to private equity and real estate for diversification and income strategies to help build a secure retirement—helping you differentiate your practice and deepen client relationships.
Set your practice apart
Strengthen client connections
Build lasting relationships by offering employer-sponsored clients access to investment opportunities once beyond the reach of many retirement plans.
Promote financial fairness
Provide all Americans with access to diverse and robust investment opportunities, potentially leveling the playing field for all.
91%
of American workers say they are interested in a more personalized 401(k) investment option tailored to their unique financial situation.1
92%
of American workers say they would be willing to share personal information to enable personalized retirement investment options, such as portfolios aligned to their income, life stage and financial needs.1
92%
of American workers say they are interested in having access to a guaranteed lifetime income stream as part of their workplace retirement plan.1
Our investment solutions
Our investment capabilities help level the playing field by offering access to private market assets in workplace savings plans, personalized strategies aligned with participant goals and retirement income solutions to help build a secure future.
- Private market
- Personalization
- Income
Private market
Democratization through workplace savings plans
Incorporating private market investments into workplace savings plans allows participants to access assets like commodities, private debt and infrastructure, previously available only to institutional investors. By blending these alternatives with traditional assets, employers can offer more tailored retirement solutions that can align with each participant’s risk tolerance and goals.
Incorporating private markets
Expanding access to options like commodities, private debt and infrastructure can enhance potential returns while contributing to portfolio diversification and addressing specific investment objectives.
Participant benefits
These tailored investment strategies provide institutional-level diversification, integrating income-focused solutions to help participants pursue a more secure retirement.
Personalization
Personalization in retirement planning
Personalization enhances the retirement planning experience by promoting smarter savings habits and aligning asset allocations with individual goals. Employers can now offer targeted solutions that better support workers’ needs, meeting the growing demand for personalized guidance in retirement planning.1
Supporting the next generation
Engaging clients earlier in their careers may help advisors build practices that seek to remain relevant and adaptable through generational shifts.
Scalability and efficiency
We think personalized technology solutions enable advisors to scale their business effectively, reaching more clients without compromising service quality.
Income
Addressing retirees’ needs with income
In our view, Americans need support to secure income in retirement, both financially and emotionally. As the demand for solutions grows, we believe it’s crucial to help retirees manage their income, spend down wisely and plan for a new chapter that can help extend the life of their savings.
Steady growth potential
The potential to grow retirement savings regardless of market conditions, providing a consistent approach to long-term planning.
Reliable income for life
Solutions designed to offer lifetime income, supporting everyday living expenses or other financial goals participants may have.
Unlocking the potential power of private markets for savers
Private markets investments seek to shine when integrated into a total portfolio. Starting with a hypothetical 60/40 portfolio, adding private markets demonstrates their potential to boost performance and reduce volatility, offering tailored outcomes for potential growth and risk management in workplace savings plans.
Insights
Modernizing retirement plans with private market investments
Change is on the horizon for retirement savings, as 401(k) plans are now embracing private market investments. Savers may soon have access to opportunities previously reserved for large investors. Our experts talk about the trends and opportunities.
Prioritizing DC plan participant outcomes with private real estate
Clarion Partners suggests there is compelling data for DC plan sponsors to consider including private real estate as an investment option in a multi-asset retirement plan.
Building better portfolios with private market investments: Rethinking retirement
Institutions have long used alternative investments, but individuals have had limited access. Tony Davidow, Senior Alternative Investment Strategist, highlights their potential for growth and income in both accumulation and retirement phases.
Contact us
Your Franklin Templeton Retirement Plan Director can guide you on incorporating investment strategies to enhance workplace plans and help support secure retirement outcomes.
Important Information
- Source: Franklin Templeton’s 2026 Voice of The American Workplace Survey, as conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Franklin Templeton from November 7 to 20, 2025. All 1,004 respondents, based in the United States, are classified as employers, defined as having at least some influence over company benefits and/or hiring at organizations with over 100 employees. Respondents represent a mix of industries, company size, role, age and race. Findings from 2023 and 2024 reference studies of similar natures that were conducted among 1,000 and 1,002 respondents of the same qualifications by The Harris Poll on behalf of Franklin Templeton from November 6 to 17, 2023, and November 25 to December 6, 2024.
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