But somehow the economies of scale remain in Ned Johnson's pockets up in Boston.

FORBES: The Wal-Mart of mutual funds

Humbly accept a lifetime achievement award from Ned Johnson who, with tears in his eyes, honors us with a banquet dinner and a couple of Lamborghinis.

FORBES: How I Would Rescue Fidelity Magellan From Mediocrity

Among the most adamantly anonymous is Edward "Ned" Johnson III, who owns Fidelity Investments.

WSJ: A New Way Forward | Dan L. Monroe | Peabody Essex Museum | Cultural Conversation by Judith H. Dobrzynski