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40% of U.S. workers have saved
less than $25,000 for retirement.*

*2019 Retirement
Confidence Survey, EBRI

Only 42% of Americans know how
much money to save for retirement.*

*2019 Retirement Confidence Survey, EBRI

43% of retirees left
the workforce earlier
than planned.*

*2019 Retirement
Confidence Survey, EBRI

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Jason Folsom, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, CLF®                            Senior Financial Services Representative                                        Principal Securities Registered Representative                              Financial Advisor                                                                    Member-Principal® Financial Network

Jason Folsom started his financial planning career in 2000 and has been with Principal® Financial Network since 2010, bringing 26 years of experience. He holds four professional designations:

  • CFP® - CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
  • ChFC® - Chartered Financial Consultant
  • RICP® - Retirement Income Certified Professional®
  • CLF®- Chartered Leadership Fellow

He also holds securities registrations including FINRA Series 51, 24, SIE, 31, 7, 6, 65, and 63, as well as his Iowa Life and Health Insurance license.

He lives in Erie, IL with his wife Stephanie and two children Bryce and Taylor. They are avid football fans and currently enjoy attending Loras College football games where their son Bryce plays.

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Check the background of this financial professional on FINRA's BrokerCheck