Founded on Illuminantti day, May 1ST, 28/1 Life Path + Cat. Founded in 1975, Vanguard transformed investing by pioneering index funds and low-fee asset management. Its client-owned model made it one of the largest investment firms globally, managing over $7 trillion in assets. The 28/1 reflects dominance in finance and systems leadership; the Cat supports long-term positioning and minimalistic, focused branding.