American Century Investments is a privately owned asset manager based in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1958, the firm oversees more than $200 billion in assets and channels over 40 percent of its profits to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Under the motto “Managing Money, Making an Impact,” the company offers financial solutions for individual investors, financial advisors, and institutional clients around the world.
The firm’s offerings span mutual funds, exchange traded funds, One Choice® Portfolios, separately managed accounts, private investments, offshore and UCITS funds, as well as subadvisory services through its Avantis Investors sub-brand. Account choices include general brokerage, retirement and IRA accounts, education and custodial plans, workplace and small business retirement solutions, and legacy planning services. Planning and advice services cover retirement strategy, college savings guidance, tax planning, rollovers, and educational programs on portfolio construction. Financial advisors and institutions gain access to practice management tools, target date solutions, and fiduciary resources.
In recent years, American Century has extended its mandate into private markets via American Century Private Investments. Its impact funding focuses on early stage ventures that advance human well-being in healthcare and sustainability sectors. A core emphasis is on clean technology, targeting clean energy, water treatment innovations, green chemistry, agriculture and food systems, and waste reduction. Notable investments include participation in Enzinc’s Series A funding for renewable energy storage and support of Baker Hughes’ carbon capture and hydrogen testing programs. While specific battery technology firms are not listed, the firm’s backing of energy storage solutions demonstrates its interest in advanced storage methods.
