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Ned Johnson could be counted on to have a contrarian view on  everything.

Ned Johnson, who built Fidelity Investments into a family financial services empire and inspired countless others in the industry with his energy and integrity, has died at 91

Edward 'Ned' Johnson III put aside his Brahmin pedigree in favor of a low-key, personable style but he also had a keen 'contrarian' instinct to step up aggression in downturns, which helps explain Fidelity's recent dazzling hiring spree

March 26, 2022 at 2:05 AM

Abby Johnson takes charge at a buckle-your-seat-belts moment for the closely held family trust.

Abigail Johnson to succeed her father as head of the board -- but will her leadership style resonate in a company seeking a new true north?

CEO since 2014, 'Abby' now heads a 401(k) king amid DOL hell and a mutual fund leader as ETFs take over at a giant company at a time when small and agile wins the race

November 22, 2016 at 7:17 AM

Abby Johnson's smarts and fierce work ethic are a given but some wonder if she can match her father's force of personality.

How Abby Johnson won the hearts of mega-RIA clients in advance of taking the CEO spot at Fidelity Investments

It wasn't what Ned Johnson's daughter said; she mostly let her ears do the talking

October 20, 2014 at 5:52 PM


Mike Durbin (with Sanjiv Mirchandani) says that Abby Johnson signaled her intention to meld the efforts of Fidelity's various business units.

Abby Johnson wins RIA respect by articulating her bold vision for Fidelity's future at the company's Executive Forum

Hillary Clinton gave a great speech in Naples but the chairman's daughter gave a glimpse of her determination to attack channel insularity -- and what kind of a successor she might be

May 23, 2013 at 2:12 AM

John Morris: There was really excitement around the news of Bin Laden.

Fidelity holds exclusive annual conference and gets an unforeseen jolt of energy from Bin Laden's death

Advisors were happy to have Bill Clinton, Fareed Zakaria and other experts on hand for perspective

May 11, 2011 at 2:49 PM

Ned Johnson led a charge of top execs and board members who gave advisors their attention in Naples

What happened at Fidelity's RIA conference this year

The presence of Ned Johnson and George W. Bush lent gravitas to the annual event

May 18, 2010 at 5:49 AM

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