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CFA

Trace Williams

12 Years of Experience
Charlotte, NC
Broker

Trace Williams is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, based in Charlotte, NC, with 12 years of industry experience. Trace is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include High Net Worth, Investment Management. Their firm serves 2,311 clients with $1000B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)
Firm Size
254 advisors
Number of Clients
2,311 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$441.5M average
Assets Under Management
$1020.4B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any0.52%

Fee rates vary by investment strategy: US Equity ranges from 0.06% to 0.38%; Non-US/Global Equity ranges from 0.13% to 0.52%; Fixed Income ranges from 0.05% to 0.25%; Real Estate Securities ranges from 0.15% to 0.24%. Actual fees and account minimums are negotiable.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

1515 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28203

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

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.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Dfa Securities LLCBroker
October 2017 - Present · 9 yrs
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
October 2017 - Present · 9 yrs
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
December 2013 - September 2017 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
November 2013 - September 2017 · 3 yrs 10 mos
State Registrations2 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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