Andrew Guillocheau is a Retirement Plan Consultant at Franklin Templeton whose early-career trajectory reflects the qualities the Next-Gen Rising Star Luminaries Award is designed to recognize. Just two years into his role within Franklin Templeton's Workplace Retirement business, Andrew has consistently operated above his title — supporting multiple territories simultaneously, taking on de facto Business Development Director responsibilities across the Southwest and Northwest regions, and contributing to meaningful business outcomes alongside senior field leadership. His cross-channel relationship-building helped contribute to notable year-over-year growth in target-date fund sales, and his willingness to absorb expanded responsibilities during a period of organizational change demonstrated the kind of adaptability and ownership that defines next-generation leadership