S2E34: Why Does Providend Work with Dimensional Fund Advisors?

Cheng Chye Hsern

At Providend, we’ve always advocated an evidence-based approach when investing your money and do not attempt to time the market. One might assume that, as long as you invest your money this way, you would be in good shape. However, another crucial piece of the puzzle is using the right instrument with the right investment manager. This was why Providend decided to work with Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) to enhance the investment experience for our clients.

In this week’s Money Wisdom episode, our Head of Investment, Chye Hsern, is joined by Dr. Marlena, Global Head of Investment Solutions at DFA, to delve deeper into the DFA approach to managing their funds, ultimately benefiting our clients who will have peace of mind in their investment journey.

While there may be other platforms or robo-advisers that offer DFA funds, here’s what sets us apart.

You can also read more about Chye Hsern’s thoughts on active investing that adds value to the client here.

Meanwhile, stay tuned for our next episode where we discuss how Providend guides our clients in financial crises!

View the full list of podcast episodes published here.

Music courtesy of ItsWatR.

The host of this episode, Cheng Chye Hsern, is the Head of Investment at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia. Learn more about our investment solutions here.

For more related resources, check out:
1. S2E11: What Investors Need to Know About Private Equity
2. How Providend Helps Affluent Families Have a Good Investment Experience
3. RetireWell™ Part 4: Investment Philosophy for a Retiree Client

*Providend is very excited to share that we are now ready to extend our service offerings to the younger accumulators who are looking for holistic, independent, conflict-free wealth advice!

For this group of younger accumulators, we know that it is not easy to make retirement planning a priority when other financial goals – buying a first home, for example, or saving for a child’s education – appear more pressing. Learn how we can help here.


Let us assist you in taking care of your financial concerns so you can focus on what matters to you. If you would like an honest opinion on your current financial/retirement plan, insurance portfolio, investment approach and/or estate plan, make an appointment with us today.

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