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INVESTOR S GUIDE EXPERTLY DESIGNED. CONTINUALLY FINE-TUNED. Franklin LifeSmart Retirement Funds Each Franklin LifeSmart Retirement Target Fund is designed for investors expecting to retire around the target date indicated in each fund s name while the Franklin LifeSmart Retirement Income Fund is designed for investors in retirement.

WHAT IS A TARGET DATE FUND? Target date funds can provide a simple, single-investment solution for retirement investors that adjusts as you near your retirement date the target date. Over time, your investment follows a pattern referred to as a glide path (see below), which sets forth what percentage of your money is invested in two or more basic categories, or asset classes: Alternatives, Fixed Income, and Equities for example. The glide path is typically designed with the goal of decreasing the level of risk as you approach retirement. LIFESMART S STRATEGIC ASSET ALLOCATION GLIDE PATH 1 % of Portfolio Allocation 100 80 60 40 Alternatives Fixed Income Equity Alternatives funds include less traditional asset classes think real estate, foreign currencies, commodities, and derivatives. Fixed income investments, the most common of which are bonds, represent a type of loan to a company or government. This category has a moderate potential for growth and lower potential risk than equities. In general, the closer you are to your retirement date, the more you may want to consider investing in bonds. 20 0 40 30 20 10 0-10 Years to Retirement Years After Retirement Equity investments, commonly referred to as stocks, represent a portion of ownership in a company. This category has higher growth potential and higher potential risk than bonds. Stocks are used with the goal of generating growth in your portfolio. For illustrative purposes only; not representative of a particular portfolio composition or performance. The asset allocation of a glide path is no guarantee of future results. For a Franklin LifeSmart Fund s current location on a glide path, based on each underlying fund s predominant asset class allocations, please visit franklintempleton.com. Past performance does not guarantee future results and results may differ over future time periods. Which One Should You Consider? 2 When selecting a target date fund, consider choosing the one with a target date closest to the year you plan to retire. A common rule of thumb is to take your birth year, add 65, and pick the target date closest to that year. You may use this table as a general guide when considering a LifeSmart Fund. If you were born in Consider LifeSmart Fund 1954 1958 u 2020 Fund 1959 1963 u 2025 Fund 1964 1968 u 2030 Fund 1969 1973 u 2035 Fund 1974 1978 u 2040 Fund 1979 1983 u 2045 Fund 1984 1988 u 2050 Fund After 1988 u 2055 Fund 1. The Franklin LifeSmart Retirement Fund glide path represents the strategic allocation to alternatives, fixed income and equity funds, and may be changed from time to time. LifeSmart funds have the ability to tactically adjust +/- 10% from the strategic allocations. The funds may allocate between 0 10% to alternative funds. It is anticipated that pro-rata adjustments will be made to the funds equity and fixed income fund investment allocations to facilitate investments to alternative funds in amounts greater than or less than the target allocation of 5%. 2. Investors should consult their financial advisor for help selecting the appropriate target date fund, or fund combination, based on, among other factors, an evaluation of their investment objectives, retirement time horizons and risk tolerance. Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee

FRANKLIN LIFESMART RETIREMENT TARGET FUNDS With a new generation of target date design, the LifeSmart glide path seeks to help investors of all ages and savings amounts achieve a higher ending account value at retirement. Each fund's investments are continually evaluated within its glide path and adjustments can be made in seeking to both manage risk and take advantage of current market opportunities. When you select a Franklin LifeSmart Retirement Target Fund, you re investing in: 1 Professional Expertise 2 Broad Diversification 3 Risk Management 1 Professional Expertise At Franklin Templeton Investments, we re dedicated to one goal: delivering exceptional asset management for our clients. By bringing together multiple world-class investment teams in a single firm, we re able to offer specialized expertise across styles and asset classes, all supported by the strength and resources of one of the world s largest asset managers. Franklin LifeSmart Retirement Target Funds glide path was produced and is managed by the Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Solutions team. Tom Nelson and Tony Coffey are the lead portfolio managers and have several investment specialty groups supporting them. With an average of more than 20 years of experience managing multi-asset and multi-style portfolios, including retirement target and global asset allocation strategies, they oversee more than $35 billion in assets. 3 To perform optimally, even the finest instrument must be tuned over time. The Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Solutions team has a broad selection of investment vehicles to choose from. The portfolio managers look at the LifeSmart funds every day and can adjust the underlying investments in an effort to stay focused on seeking to provide the best outcome they can for an investor at or in retirement. While the glide path serves as a guideline, the portfolio managers are also able to make adjustments based on changing market conditions. This gives them more flexibility to pursue results. 3. As of December 31, 2017. franklintempleton.com Franklin LifeSmart TM Retirement Funds 1

2 Broad Diversification You may have heard the old adage, Don t place all your eggs in one basket. This can be applied to the principle of diversification. Our portfolio managers have the choice of over 100 investment products that can be used to create a truly diversified portfolio. These fall under the categories of Franklin Templeton funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Franklin Templeton Funds Franklin Templeton offers a wide variety of funds for our portfolio managers to choose from. This allows for easy access to individual fund portfolio managers and exposure to different types of investments. These include stocks, bonds, and alternatives; as well as different subcategories including U.S. and international. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Shares of an ETF are sold like a single stock but represent a bundle of investments, which provides a simple way to diversify. There is no single asset class that performs best in every market condition, which is why diversification can be important. But, to us, diversification involves more than spreading money among fixed income, equities and alternative investments. Our portfolio managers also choose which industries and countries to invest in within each asset class. Each LifeSmart Retirement Target Fund 4 currently 5 includes 25 sub-categories of asset classes. 6 As market conditions change, the managers are able to quickly move in and out of these sub-categories through their access to underlying Franklin Templeton funds. The diverse selection and ability to adapt can help balance potential risk and returns. What Is Diversification? The idea behind it is simple spread your money across different asset classes in an effort to reduce risk, or potentially enhance performance. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss. 4. The LifeSmart Retirement Target Funds have target dates of 2020, 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040, 2045, 2050, and 2055. 5. As of December 31, 2017. 6. These asset classes are determined for exposure to certain Morningstar categories and do not represent a complete listing of all available investment styles. Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice and may not represent current or future portfolio composition. 2 Franklin LifeSmart TM Retirement Funds franklintempleton.com

3 Risk Management The LifeSmart portfolio management team takes a proactive, risk-aware approach. This means that they constantly and diligently research, test, and evaluate the fund s underlying investments along with current market conditions. This approach, paired with a diversified set of investments, is intended to help reduce overall volatility the up and down reactions to changes in the market. Having a broad selection of underlying funds helps reduce the impact a single sector can have on your portfolio; for example, investing 100% in the stocks of energy companies will concentrate your risk and returns in that sector. This strategy aims to essentially smooth out returns through different market cycles over the life of the fund. The hypothetical example shown in the chart below illustrates the difference an investor might experience between a less diversified, less risk-aware portfolio and a more diversified portfolio. WHAT DOES VOLATILITY LOOK LIKE? Hypothetical Volatility of a Less-Diversified Portfolio vs. a Well-Diversified Portfolio Returns Less-Diversified Portfolio Well-Diversified Portfolio Time Hypothetical for illustrative purposes only; not representative of any Franklin Templeton fund. Whether you start investing at age 25, 35, 45, 55 or any age in between LifeSmart Retirement Target funds are expertly designed and continually fine-tuned to help you seek to achieve your retirement goals. For more information, please talk to a financial advisor or call Franklin Templeton Retirement Services at (800) 527-2020. Approaching Retirement Investors can be most vulnerable to market fluctuations immediately before retirement; many may not want to work longer just because the stock market took a dive. The LifeSmart glide path is designed with the goal of reducing downside risk, or the potential loss as a result of a decline in the market, as you near the target date by quickly replacing equities with more fixed income investments. The intention is to preserve more of your assets going into retirement, so that you can focus more on what s next in your life. franklintempleton.com Franklin LifeSmart TM Retirement Funds 3

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAVING FOR RETIREMENT 71% of those currently retired recommend saving early, often and consistently. 7 A 65-year-old woman has a 50% chance of living to age 85; a man, age 82. 8 Working with a financial advisor lowers stress. Of those who have developed a written retirement income plan, our survey shows 90% are confident and happy with it. 7 It s Never Too Early Or Too Late To Start. Regardless of how far you are from retirement, it is important that you save consistently. Every year you wait is a year of potential earnings you are missing out on. If you are over 50, don t think it is too late. Certain catch-up provisions may allow you to invest more in certain retirement accounts, and the LifeSmart glide path is intended to help you make the most of the time you do have. Take advantage of your employer s contribution match if available and consider saving up to the contribution limit. You Might Live a Long Time. It s a well-known fact that people are generally living longer these days. Current research shows that a 65-year old woman has a 50% chance of living to age 85; a man, age 82. 8 This means that your retirement savings may need to last longer than you might otherwise have thought. It Can Pay To Stick To a Plan. Creating a written retirement income plan can help you figure out how much you will need to support your lifestyle in retirement, which can also help you determine an appropriate contribution rate to achieve your goal. We recommend working with a financial advisor to help you with this important step. Added bonus it can help reduce stress and anxiety. 7. Franklin Templeton Retirement Income Strategies and Expectations (RISE) Survey, 2016. The Franklin Templeton RISE survey was conducted online among a sample of 2,019 adults comprising 1,011 men and 1,008 women 18 years of age or older. The survey was administered between January 4 18, 2016, by ORC International s Online CARAVAN, which is not affiliated with Franklin Templeton Investments. Data is weighted to gender, age, geographic region, education and race. The custom-designed weighting program assigns a weighting factor to the data based on current population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. 8. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Calculations are based on data from National Vital Statistics Reports, Vol. 64, No. 11, September 22, 2015. Table 2 Life table for males: United States, 2011 & Table 3 Life table for females: United States, 2011. 4 Franklin LifeSmart TM Retirement Funds franklintempleton.com

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS At Franklin Templeton Investments, we re dedicated to one goal: delivering exceptional asset management for our clients. By bringing together multiple, world-class investment teams in a single firm, we re able to offer specialized expertise across styles and asset classes, all supported by the strength and resources of one of the world s largest asset managers. Focus on Investment Excellence At the core of our firm, you ll find multiple independent investment teams each with a focused area of expertise from traditional to alternative strategies and multi-asset solutions. Across the firm, our portfolio teams share a commitment to excellence grounded in rigorous, fundamental research and robust, disciplined risk management. Global Perspective Shaped by Local Expertise Today, smart investing demands a global perspective. Having pioneered global investing more than 70 years ago, our perspective is built on decades of experience and shaped by the local expertise of our investment professionals who are on the ground across the globe, working to spot smart investment ideas and potential risks firsthand. Strength and Experience Since our founding in 1947, we ve stayed focused on putting clients first and delivering relevant investment solutions, strong long-term results and reliable, personal service that have helped us to become a trusted partner to investors around the globe. Invest with a Retirement Leader Franklin Templeton Investments is a leader in retirement investing, managing over $200 billion on behalf of individuals, businesses and institutions.* * As of 12/31/17. franklintempleton.com Franklin LifeSmart TM Retirement Funds 5

WHAT ARE THE RISKS FOR THE FRANKLIN LIFESMART RETIREMENT TARGET FUNDS? The investment risk of each retirement target fund changes over time as its asset allocation changes. Since each fund invests in underlying funds, which may engage in a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks, a Franklin LifeSmart Retirement Target Fund is subject to those same risks. All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Principal invested is not guaranteed at any time, including at or after the fund s retirement target date; nor is there any guarantee that the fund will provide sufficient income at or through the investor s retirement. Stock prices fluctuate, sometimes rapidly and dramatically, due to factors affecting individual companies, particular industries or sectors, or general market conditions. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as the prices of bonds in the fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, the fund s share price may decline. Foreign investing carries additional risks such as currency and market volatility and political or social instability, risks which are heightened in developing countries. These and other risks are described more fully in each fund s prospectus. Investors should consult their financial advisor for help selecting the appropriate fund of funds, or fund combination, based on an evaluation of their investment objectives, retirement time horizons and risk tolerance. WHAT ARE THE RISKS FOR THE FRANKLIN RETIREMENT INCOME FUND? All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Since the fund invests in underlying funds, which may engage in a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks, the Franklin LifeSmart Retirement Income Fund is subject to those same risks. Stock prices fluctuate, sometimes rapidly and dramatically, due to factors affecting individual companies, particular industries or sectors, or general market conditions. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as the prices of bonds in the fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, the fund s share price may decline. Foreign investing carries additional risks such as currency and market volatility and political or social instability, risks which are heightened in developing countries. Investments in equity-linked notes (ELNs) often have risks similar to their underlying securities, which could include management, market, and, as applicable, foreign securities and currency risks. In addition, ELNs are subject to certain debt securities risks, such as interest rate and credit risks, as well as counterparty and liquidity risk. Investments in derivatives involve costs and can create economic leverage, which may result in significant volatility and cause the fund to participate in losses (as well as gains) that exceed the fund s initial investment. Managed Distribution Policy Risks. The Franklin LifeSmart Retirement Income Fund is not guaranteed to achieve its investment goal of preserving capital while making monthly distributions nor is there any guarantee that the fund will provide sufficient income at or through the investor s retirement. In addition, some of its distributions may be treated in part as a return of capital which will decrease shareholders cost basis in the fund and affect the amount of any capital gain or loss that they realize when selling or exchanging fund shares. The annual payout rate may be adjusted higher or lower from year to year, and could vary substantially over time. It is possible for the fund to suffer substantial investment losses and simultaneously experience additional asset reductions as a result of its distributions to shareholders under the managed distribution policy. Investors who hold the fund within a tax-advantaged retirement account should consult their tax advisors to discuss tax consequences of receiving cash distributions. In addition, use of the fund or election of the option to receive distribution payments in cash may be restricted in certain retirement plans by the terms of the governing plan documents and/or the discretion of the plan administrator. Investors are strongly advised to consult with their financial advisor for assistance before selecting the appropriate fund, based on their goals and personal situations, including time horizon, retirement income needs, risk tolerance, and tax bracket. These and other risks are described more fully in the fund s prospectus. Investing in a Franklin Templeton Fund does not guarantee one s retirement needs will be met. Investors should carefully consider a fund s investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. To obtain a summary prospectus and/or prospectus, which contains this and other information, talk to your financial advisor, call us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236 or visit franklintempleton.com. Please carefully read a prospectus before you invest or send money. Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (800) DIAL BEN / 342-5236 franklintempleton.com Franklin Templeton Investments Your Source for: Mutual Funds Retirement 529 College Savings Plans Separately Managed Accounts 2018 Franklin Templeton Investments. All rights reserved. RTF XINV 02/18