Jake Pflaum, CFA, is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in investment management and consulting. Currently serving as a Partner and Principal at American Century Investments since September 2023, Jake previously held similar roles at 3x5 Partners from January 2016 to September 2023. Prior experience includes serving as an Investment Assistant and Internal Consultant at Global Private Family Office, where responsibilities included investment due diligence and leading international reports on agroecology. Jake's earlier roles encompassed FX trading at Faros Trading LLC, where extensive trading and research responsibilities were managed, and consulting for NIKE Inc. on sustainability practices. A graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in Physics and Economics, Jake has built a solid foundation in finance and investment strategy throughout a diverse career.