Trace Williams is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, based in Austin, TX, with 12 years of industry experience. Trace operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management. Their firm serves 1,602 clients with $840B in assets under management.
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Dimensional Fund Advisors' fees vary based on client circumstances, investment strategies, account size, and other factors. Fees for separate accounts, including those facilitated by independent financial advisors, are negotiable. The firm offers lower fees to some clients and higher fees to others invested in similar strategies. Fees are generally billed quarterly in arrears. Clients may also bear the costs and expenses charged by investment funds in which their assets are invested.
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6300 Bee Cave Road, Building One, Austin, TX, 78746
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Trace is a board member at Kenan-Flagler Business School since October 2024, focusing on strategic asset allocation and risk management. This activity requires minimal time.
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Dfa Securities LLCBroker
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
State Registrations2 states
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