Gretchen Muller, Director of Communications, and Wes Crill, Vice President and Senior Client Solutions Director for Dimensional Fund Advisors Global Client Group, discuss how markets price uncertainty, why discipline matters more than reaction, and what history tells us about navigating volatility – including the Iran conflict and its economic implications.
Rather than celebrating the past, commencement looks optimistically into the future and asks, “What’s next?” Read Kent’s reflections on retirement, new beginnings, and preparing for the next chapter.
Recent developments involving Iran have been a reminder of how quickly geopolitics can affect markets. In this Financial Perspectives conversation, Gretchen Muller and Kent Kramer share perspective on what we’re seeing in stocks, oil, and investor feelings and why short-term volatility does not always change the long-term outlook.
In early 2026, concerning headlines feel nonstop and uncertainty can make investors wonder, "should I adjust my financial plan?" In this episode, Gretchen Muller and Kent Kramer discuss how to separate market noise vs fundamentals and share a planning-first approach to staying disciplined through volatility.
Not every investment theme plays out the same way. Michael, shares why a mix of companies and strategies may help manage concentration risk.
Kent Kramer explores why market highs often trigger anxiety and how investors can cultivate educated optimism. Discover the psychology behind market fears, learn from historical trends, and understand our approach to portfolios.
The holidays are traditionally times of joy and anticipation. But are you feeling a little out of step this season? Read on to explore how refocusing on gratitude and generosity might help create positive momentum toward a more joyful holiday season.
In this edition of Financial Perspectives, Kent Kramer explores why market highs often trigger anxiety and how investors can cultivate educated optimism. Discover the psychology behind market fears, learn from historical trends, and understand our approach to portfolios.
Investing is about the future. Your future. In this webinar, learn how to address your financial circumstances today, adjust your portfolio as your needs change, and help achieve your long-term goals.
Gretchen Muller, Director of Communications, and Wes Crill, Vice President and Senior Client Solutions Director for Dimensional Fund Advisors Global Client Group, discuss how markets price uncertainty, why discipline matters more than reaction, and what history tells us about navigating volatility – including the Iran conflict and its economic implications.
Rather than celebrating the past, commencement looks optimistically into the future and asks, “What’s next?” Read Kent’s reflections on retirement, new beginnings, and preparing for the next chapter.
Recent developments involving Iran have been a reminder of how quickly geopolitics can affect markets. In this Financial Perspectives conversation, Gretchen Muller and Kent Kramer share perspective on what we’re seeing in stocks, oil, and investor feelings and why short-term volatility does not always change the long-term outlook.
In early 2026, concerning headlines feel nonstop and uncertainty can make investors wonder, "should I adjust my financial plan?" In this episode, Gretchen Muller and Kent Kramer discuss how to separate market noise vs fundamentals and share a planning-first approach to staying disciplined through volatility.
Not every investment theme plays out the same way. Michael, shares why a mix of companies and strategies may help manage concentration risk.
Kent Kramer explores why market highs often trigger anxiety and how investors can cultivate educated optimism. Discover the psychology behind market fears, learn from historical trends, and understand our approach to portfolios.
The holidays are traditionally times of joy and anticipation. But are you feeling a little out of step this season? Read on to explore how refocusing on gratitude and generosity might help create positive momentum toward a more joyful holiday season.
In this edition of Financial Perspectives, Kent Kramer explores why market highs often trigger anxiety and how investors can cultivate educated optimism. Discover the psychology behind market fears, learn from historical trends, and understand our approach to portfolios.
Investing is about the future. Your future. In this webinar, learn how to address your financial circumstances today, adjust your portfolio as your needs change, and help achieve your long-term goals.
Truly successful investing—whether in the market, your children, your community, or yourself—demands deeper, less quantifiable considerations. In this article, Kent invites you to think about
Kent Kramer tackles the question, 'Is it different this time?' by analyzing what’s different and what's the same in market downturns. He discusses historical market declines, the catalysts behind them, and the importance of maintaining long-term optimism despite short-term volatility.
This month, Kent Kramer tackles the question, 'Is it different this time?' by analyzing what’s different and what's the same in market downturns. He discusses historical market declines, the catalysts behind them, and the importance of maintaining long-term optimism despite short-term volatility.
