Role at Dimensional Fund Advisors
- Title on Schedule A
- Co-Chief Executive Officer
- Control
- David Butler is a control person of Dimensional Fund Advisors.
- Ownership
- An individual ownership band is not available in the source record.
- Tenure
- David Butler has held the filed role since February 2017.
The firm
Form ADV filed 24 March 2026
Career on record
David Butler has been registered through Dimensional Fund Advisors since September 2009.
- Passed SIE · 2018
- Dimensional Fund Advisors LPCurrent– present · 17 yearsAustin, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106482
- Passed Series 24 · 2006
- Passed Series 7 and Series 63 · 1993
Registrations and exams
David Butler has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and has passed 4 qualifying exams.
| State | Scope | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 10 September 2009 |
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 18 February 1993 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 12 December 2006 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 1 October 2018 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 8 February 1993 |
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- David Paul Butler
- CRD
- 2305298
- Registration status
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- Office
- 6300 BEE CAVE ROAD, BUILDING ONE, Austin, TX 78746
- Firm bio
- dimensional.com
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Background
Dimensional identifies Dave Butler as its co-CEO and a Dimensional director. The firm says he previously led development of its financial advisor business. He earned degrees in marketing and finance and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. Official firm biography
Common questions
Where does David Butler work?
David Butler has been Co-Chief Executive Officer of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP since February 2017, and is a control person of the firm.
Is David Butler a financial advisor?
Yes. David Butler has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Dimensional Fund Advisors since September 2009, as of 17 October 2026.
How many years of experience does David Butler have?
David Butler has worked in the financial industry for 33 years as of 17 October 2026, counted from 17 October 1993, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has David Butler passed?
David Butler has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 24 and SIE. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in February 1993.
Where is David Butler based?
David Butler’s registered office is in Austin, TX.
Leadership at Dimensional Fund Advisors
- Gerard O'ReillyCo-Chief Executive Officer & Co-Chief Investment Officer
- Bernard GrzelakChief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Vice President
- Catherine NewellExecutive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
- Selwyn NotelovitzChief Compliance Officer & Vice President
- Savina RizovaCo-Chief Investment Officer and Vice President
- David BoothChairman