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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.
Newsletters
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A Roadmap for Your Family
A letter of instruction could be just as important as a will in helping loved ones settle an estate and move forward with their lives.
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The Corporate World Is All-In on AI
As the race among large tech companies to monetize AI hits full throttle, it’s worth considering how adoption of AI-enabled technologies might affect the economic prospects of businesses and workers.
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What Happens to Your Time Horizon at Retirement?
When entering retirement, investment strategy typically shifts from a single, goal-based fixed time horizon to a multilayered, interrelated series of time periods.
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Key Tax Law Changes to Higher Education Coming Soon
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes many provisions that affect higher education.
Calculators
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?