<p>In this episode, Frank Boal sits down with <strong>Jonathan Thomas</strong>, President &amp; CEO of <a href="https://www.americancentury.com/home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>American Century Investments</strong></a>, to explore how one of Kansas City’s most influential financial firms has woven <em>purpose</em> directly into its business model.</p><p>Jonathan breaks down the company’s <strong>unique ownership structure</strong>, where over <strong>40% of profits</strong> support life-changing medical discoveries at the <a href="https://www.stowers.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Stowers Institute for Medical Research</strong></a>. He shares how this mission-driven approach fuels the company’s culture, values, and long-term strategy, proving that a global investment firm can deliver both performance <strong>and</strong> impact.</p><p>They also dig into American Century’s long-running connection to the <a href="https://americancenturychampionship.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>American Century Championship</strong></a> in Lake Tahoe — a celebrity golf tournament that blends star athletes, entertainment icons, charitable giving, and national visibility. Jonathan shares behind-the-scenes stories from the event, its philanthropic reach, and how it reinforces American Century’s belief in prospering with purpose.</p><p>Whether you’re interested in leadership, philanthropy, finance, Kansas City business, or the intersection of profit and purpose, this episode offers a powerful look at what it means to build a company around making a difference.</p>