Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser in Austin, Texas, registered with the SEC since 1981, managing approximately $1.0T. As an SEC-registered adviser it is held to a fiduciary standard. Its exact fee schedule and account minimums are disclosed in Form ADV Part 2A.
Source: SEC Form ADV · CRD #106482 · SEC #801-16283 · SEC-registered since 1981 (45 yrs) · Last filing data January 1, 2026
- AUM
- $1.0T
- Fee model
- Fee-only
- Clients
- 3
- Employees
- 1,168
as of 2026
per Form ADV 5.E
Form ADV 5.C — may be institutional
367 advisers
Assets per adviser
$2.8Bper adviser
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Overview
AI-generated summary
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser based in Austin, Texas. It reported approximately $1.0T in regulatory assets under management on its most recent Form ADV. The firm reported no disclosures on its most recent Form ADV filing.
This summary is generated from Form ADV data and may not capture all nuances. Always review the complete SEC filing before making decisions.
Firm details
- CRD #
- 106482
- SEC #
- 801-16283
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Employees
- 1,168
Clients served
Client types not reported on this filing.
Fees & compensation
- Compensation model: Fee-only — the firm reports being paid by clients (e.g. a percentage of assets) and not through commissions.
- Typical fee range: See Part 2A. Exact advisory fee rates are reported in Form ADV Part 2A, not Part 1.
- Account minimum: See Part 2A. Minimums are disclosed in the firm's Part 2A brochure.
- Custodial, trading, and fund expenses may apply in addition to advisory fees. See the firm's Form ADV Part 2A for the complete fee schedule.
Client reviews
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CChris Parkes★★★★★· 7 years ago“Working with Jennifer Strickler and her events team has been an absolute dream. Shes organized, personable and most important thoughtful. From our team to yours, thank you”
JJade DeKinder★★★★★· 5 years ago“my dad works there jake dekinder”
Read all 7 reviews on Google ↗DDavid Buttross★★★★★· 3 years ago“Hard to reach on the phone”
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Assets under management
| Year | Reported AUM |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.0T |
Reflects the most recent Form ADV filing. Multi-year history is added as additional historical filings are ingested.
Disclosures
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported no disclosures on its most recent Form ADV (Item 11). Always confirm the current record on the SEC IAPD site.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dimensional Fund Advisors LP a fiduciary?+
Yes. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP is an SEC-registered investment adviser (CRD #106482), which means it is held to a fiduciary standard and must act in its clients' best interest. Verify its current status on the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) site.
How is Dimensional Fund Advisors LP compensated?+
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reports a fee-only compensation model on its Form ADV. Fee-only advisers are paid by their clients (for example, a percentage of assets managed) and do not earn commissions. Exact fee rates and account minimums are disclosed in the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure.
How much money does Dimensional Fund Advisors LP manage?+
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported approximately $1.0T in regulatory assets under management as of its most recent Form ADV filing.
Does Dimensional Fund Advisors LP have any disclosures?+
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported no disclosures on its most recent Form ADV (Item 11). Always confirm the current record on the SEC IAPD site.
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This profile is generated from publicly available SEC filings. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP has not verified or endorsed this information. Last updated from filings: January 1, 2026. View the official filing at SEC IAPD.