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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 for any of the Franklin, Templeton or Mutual Series funds listed in this seminar, talk to your financial advisor, call (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236 or visit franklintempleton.com. Please read a prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.

VALUE BLEND GROWTH SECTOR GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL FIXED INCOME TAX-FREE INCOMEHYBRID ASSET ALLOCATION

Asset AllocationA STRATEGY FOR REAL-LIFE INVESTING

Agenda

• What Is Asset Allocation and How Can It Help You?

• Selecting the Right Allocation Plan

• Staying on Track

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What Is Asset Allocation andHow Can It Help You?

Asset Allocation

WHAT IS ASSET ALLOCATION AND HOW CAN IT HELP YOU?

• Diversifies Your Investments

• Is a Common-SenseInvestment Strategy

• Tailored to Your Needsand Goals

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Benefits of Asset Allocation

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of loss.


• May Reduce Overall Risk

• May Improve Your Chancesto Earn More ConsistentReturns over Time

• Helps Keep You Focusedon Your Goals

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Stocks and Bonds Are Just the Beginning


Stocks

Growth Stocks

Value Stocks

Large-Cap Stocks

Small-Cap Stocks

Foreign Stocks

Bonds

U.S. Gov’t Bonds

Municipal Bonds

Corporate Bonds

Foreign Bonds

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Three Popular Strategies for Investing

This chart is for illustrative purposes only. It is important to note that an asset allocation strategy does not ensure results superior to other investment strategies and also does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss. The chart does not represent the performance of any Franklin, Templeton or Mutual Series fund.

1. Source: © 2013 Morningstar. Large-cap stocks are represented by the S&P 500 Index; large-cap growth stocks are represented by the S&P 500/Barra Growth Index until 1995 and S&P 500 Growth Index thereafter; large-cap value stocks are represented by the S&P 500/Barra Value Index until 1995 and S&P 500 Value Index thereafter; Small-cap stocks are represented by the Russell 2000® Index; small-cap growth stocks are represented by the Russell 2000 Growth Index; small-cap value stocks are represented by the Russell 2000 Value Index, foreign stocks are represented by the MSCI EAFE Index; and bonds are represented by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index.2. Each year’s new investments are made into the best-performing asset class index for the previous calendar year.3. Each year’s new investments are made into the worst-performing asset class index for the previous calendar year.4. Annual investments are distributed evenly among all eight asset class indices each calendar year and the portfolio is rebalanced annually.Past performance does not guarantee future results.Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.

Total Investment

Value of Portfolio

Average AnnualTotal Return


For the 20-Year Period Ended December 31, 2012

2. Investing with the LoserInvesting in last year’s worst1,3

performing asset class$200,000 $425,008 6.73%

3. Asset AllocationInvesting consistently acrossseveral asset classes1,4

$200,000 $433,432 6.90%

1. Chasing the WinnersInvesting in last year’s best1,2 performing asset class

$200,000 $395,523 6.12%

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Source: © 2013 Morningstar. Large-cap stocks are represented by the S&P 500 Index; large-cap growth stocks are represented by the S&P 500/ Barra Growth Index until 1995 and S&P 500 Growth Index thereafter; large-cap value stocks are represented by the S&P 500/Barra Value Index until 1995 and S&P 500 Value Index thereafter; small-cap stocks are represented by the Russell 2000 Index; small-cap growth stocks are represented by the Russell 2000 Growth Index; small-cap value stocks are represented by the Russell 2000 Value Index, foreign stocks are represented by the MSCI EAFE Index; and bonds are represented by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index.Past performance does not guarantee future results.Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.


Why Diversify? Because Winners RotateAnnual Returns of Key Asset Classes 1993–2012

Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss.

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Why Diversify? Because Winners Rotate


Annual Returns of Key Asset Classes 1993–2012

Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss.

Source: © 2013 Morningstar. Large-cap stocks are represented by the S&P 500 Index; large-cap growth stocks are represented by the S&P 500/ Barra Growth Index until 1995 and S&P 500 Growth Index thereafter; large-cap value stocks are represented by the S&P 500/Barra Value Index until 1995 and S&P 500 Value Index thereafter; small-cap stocks are represented by the Russell 2000 Index; small-cap growth stocks are represented by the Russell 2000 Growth Index; small-cap value stocks are represented by the Russell 2000 Value Index, foreign stocks are represented by the MSCI EAFE Index; and bonds are represented by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index.Past performance does not guarantee future results.Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.

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Selecting the Right Allocation Plan

Source: © 2013 Morningstar. Stock investments are represented by equal investments in the S&P 500 Index, Russell 2000 Index and MSCI EAFE Index, representing large U.S. stocks, small U.S. stocks and foreign stocks, respectively. Bonds are represented by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index. Cash equivalents are represented by the Payden & Rygel 90-Day U.S. Treasury Bill Index. Portfolios are rebalanced annually. Indexes are unmanaged, and one cannot invest directly in an index.These sample portfolios offer a general idea of what various asset allocation plans look like and how they have performed over time. Franklin Templeton recommends consulting a professional financial advisor to help you determine if certain adjustments are needed to keep your asset allocation plan balanced and on target.Past performance does not guarantee future results.

SELECTING THE RIGHT ALLOCATION PLAN

What Kind of Allocation Is Right for Me?Asset-Allocated Sample Portfolios: 12/31/92–12/31/12

100% Stocks

20-Year Average Annual Return 7.93%

Best One-Year Return 38.37%

Worst One-Year Return -37.95%

80% Stocks • 20% Bonds




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Source: © 2013 Morningstar. Stock investments are represented by equal investments in the S&P 500 Index, Russell 2000 Index and MSCI EAFE Index, representing large U.S. stocks, small U.S. stocks and foreign stocks, respectively. Bonds are represented by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index. Cash equivalents are represented by the Payden & Rygel 90-Day U.S. Treasury Bill Index. Portfolios are rebalanced annually. Indexes are unmanaged, and one cannot invest directly in an index.These sample portfolios offer a general idea of what various asset allocation plans look like and how they have performed over time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What Kind of Allocation Is Right for Me?Asset-Allocated Sample Portfolios: 12/31/92–12/31/12


60% Stocks • 40% Bonds




40% Stocks • 40% Bonds • 20% Cash Equivalents




20% Stocks • 60% Bonds • 20% Cash Equivalents




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0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

Asset Allocation Portfolio

Bonds Foreign Stocks

Small Value Stocks

Large Value Stocks

Small Growth Stocks

Large Growth Stocks

Risk

Return

Source: © 2013 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Risk is measured by annualized standard deviation of monthly total returns. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. The asset-allocated portfolio is rebalanced annually.Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Based on an 80% Stock; 20% Bond Allocation For the 20-Year Period Ended December 31, 2012


Put Risk and Reward in PerspectiveThis Asset-Allocated Portfolio Would Have Given You Comparable Returns with Less Risk

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Staying on Track

Source: © 2012 Morningstar.

STAYING ON TRACK

Staying on TrackOriginal Allocation: 80% Stocks, 20% BondsDecember 31, 2007

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Large Growth Stocks16%

Small Growth Stocks16%

Large Value Stocks16%

Small Value Stocks16%

Foreign Stocks16%

Bonds20%

STAYING ON TRACK

Staying on TrackAllocation 5 Years Later: 74% Stocks, 26% BondsDecember 31, 2012

Source: © 2013 Morningstar.

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Large Growth Stocks 17%

Small Growth Stocks17%

Large Value Stocks14%Small Value Stocks

17%

Foreign Stocks 12%

Bonds24%

1. The fund is closed to new investors, with the exception of select retirement plans. Existing shareholders may continue adding to their accounts.

Large Stocks Large Value Stocks Foreign Stocks

Franklin Focused Core Equity Fund Franklin Equity Income Fund Mutual Global Discovery Fund

Franklin Rising Dividends Fund Franklin Large Cap Value Fund Templeton Foreign Fund

Large Growth Stocks Mutual Beacon Fund Templeton Growth Fund

Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund Mutual Quest Fund Bonds

Franklin Growth Fund Mutual Shares Fund Franklin Strategic Income Fund

Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund Small Value Stocks Franklin Total Return Fund

Small Growth Stocks Franklin Balance Sheet Investment Fund Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund

Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Franklin MicroCap Value Fund1 Templeton Global Bond Fund

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund Franklin Small Cap Value Fund 32 Municipal Bond Funds

Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against a loss.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 Franklin Templeton Investments at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236 or visit franklintempleton.com. Please carefully read a prospectus before investing.

STAYING ON TRACK

Franklin Templeton Helps You Diversify

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Actively Managed Target Date Portfolios1

• Franklin LifeSmart™ 2015 Retirement Target Fund• Franklin LifeSmart™ 2025 Retirement Target Fund• Franklin LifeSmart™ 2035 Retirement Target Fund • Franklin LifeSmart™ 2045 Retirement Target Fund

Actively Managed Target Risk Portfolios• Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund• Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund• Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund

Static Allocation Portfolios• Franklin Templeton Corefolio® Allocation Fund • Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund

• Franklin LifeSmart™ 2020 Retirement Target Fund• Franklin LifeSmart™ 2030 Retirement Target Fund• Franklin LifeSmart™ 2040 Retirement Target Fund• Franklin LifeSmart™ 2050 Retirement Target Fund

STAYING ON TRACK

Combination Funds Can Make Asset Allocation Easier

Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against a loss.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 Franklin Templeton Investments at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236 or visit franklintempleton.com. Please carefully read a prospectus before investing.1. Investors generally choose the fund that has the stated target date most closely approximating their retirement date. It’s important to note that the principal value of the fund will fluctuate and is not guaranteed at any time, including at or after the stated target date for the fund; nor is there any guarantee that the fund will provide sufficient income, at or through the investor’s retirement.

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Review

• What Is Asset Allocationand How Can It Help You?

• Selecting the RightAllocation Plan

• Staying on Track

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What Do I Do Now?

• Determine YourFinancial Goals

• Schedule a Meeting with Your Financial Advisor

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