Career Excellence

A Portfolio Manager's Journey to Greatness

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UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Education Foundation

Where Dennis mastered the art of financial analysis, portfolio theory, and the delicate balance between risk and reward. Also where he learned that not all "bull markets" involve actual bulls.

Financial Analysis Portfolio Theory Risk Management Coffee Consumption
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Dimensional Fund Advisors

Portfolio Manager | Current

Managing portfolios with the same care and attention that Heidi applies to guarding the treat jar. Dennis leverages cutting-edge financial science and systematic investment processes to help institutional investors and advisors pursue better outcomes.

💡 Core Responsibilities

  • Portfolio construction and management
  • Advanced trading strategies
  • Research implementation
  • Client strategy consulting
  • Heidi's 401(k) management
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Charlotte, North Carolina

Location Excellence

Based in the Queen City - America's second-largest banking center. Where financial expertise meets Southern hospitality, and where wiener dogs can enjoy year-round outdoor adventures (when not napping).

About Dimensional Fund Advisors

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Global Presence

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with 15 global offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

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Assets Under Management

$677 billion as of December 31, 2023. That's a lot of kibble for investment-savvy wiener dogs.

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Research-Driven

Guided by financial science and decades of academic research. Because investing shouldn't be based on gut feelings (unless you're a dachshund).

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Systematic Approach

Integrating research insights with advanced portfolio design, management, and trading. Like a well-trained wiener dog, but for your investments.

Investment Philosophy

🎯 Markets Work

Dimensional believes in the power of markets to set prices. Millions of participants buying and selling securities help drive prices toward fair value.

⚖️ Diversification

Spreading investments across many securities can reduce risks that have no expected return. Like not putting all your treats in one jar.

📊 Dimensions of Expected Returns

Academic research has identified factors that have driven differences in returns: company size, relative price, and profitability.

💎 Implementation Matters

Translating research into real-world portfolios requires expertise in trading, portfolio design, and balancing tradeoffs. Dennis excels at this.

Areas of Expertise

Portfolio Construction

95%

Risk Management

92%

Trading Strategies

90%

Financial Science Application

94%

Client Communication

88%

Wiener Dog Whispering

100%

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