Collaborative Solutions for Retirement Security

This white paper presents findings and recommendations from the 2025 Retirement Summit hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center and BlackRock. The Summit convened various stakeholders, including elected officials, corporate leaders, and policymakers, to discuss strategies for enhancing retirement security for Americans. It outlines five key areas of focus: expanding access to retirement plans, establishing a corporate coverage standard, promoting emergency savings and early wealth building, ensuring adequate income during retirement, and strengthening defined benefit plans. The discussions highlighted the importance of collaboration between the private and public sectors to address the retirement savings gap and improve financial wellness. Recommendations include policy reforms to facilitate retirement plan access for small businesses, best practices for corporate retirement plan design, and strategies to support retirees in managing their income. The paper emphasizes the need for ongoing efforts to create a more secure retirement system for all Americans.