Jason J. Fichtner

Jason J. Fichtner serves as a Policy Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR), Executive Director of the Retirement Income Institute (Alliance for Lifetime Income), and Senior Fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center. His work bridges academic research and practical policy implementation in economic security, with emphasis on retirement systems and federal fiscal policy.

Dr. Fichtner's academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Michigan
• Master of Public Policy (MPP) from Georgetown University
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Virginia Tech

His research focuses on critical policy domains: Social Security, federal tax and budget policy, retirement security, and initiatives to enhance saving and investment. These interconnected areas address systemic challenges in economic stability and individual financial resilience, particularly regarding aging populations and evolving retirement frameworks.

Dr. Fichtner contributes to policy governance through board service at the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI). He also serves on both the Pension Benefits Council and Pension Reserve Board for the Puerto Rico Pension Reserve Trust, directly influencing pension policy development and oversight in Puerto Rico.