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Why Investing Feels Harder Than It Should: Understanding Investor Behavior and Bias with Scott Bosworth (Ep. 193)

Why Investing Feels Harder Than It Should: Understanding Investor Behavior and Bias with Scott Bosworth (Ep. 193)

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Why does investing feel so emotional, even when the plan is solid? This episode explores how psychology, and not just numbers, shapes the way investors react to markets.

In this episode, Larry Heller, CFP®, CDFA®, CPA, is joined by Scott Bosworth, CFA,  Head of Speakers Bureau and Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors, to discuss how investor behavior and common behavioral biases influence long-term investment outcomes. Scott explains why emotions often feel more powerful than logic during market swings and how those reactions are deeply rooted in human psychology, not a lack of intelligence or discipline. 

The conversation also explores the tension between efficient markets and behavioral finance, and why understanding both is essential to staying invested through market cycles. Throughout the episode, Scott shares practical analogies and real-world examples that help investors better recognize their own biases and make more resilient decisions over time.

Scott discusses:

  • What behavioral finance is and why it matters for investors
  • The most common biases that affect decision-making, including overconfidence and hindsight bias
  • Why market headlines and media narratives can increase anxiety
  • How diversification and discipline help investors stay grounded during uncertainty
  • The role advisors play in helping clients navigate emotional market cycles
  • And more

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Scott Bosworth, CFA, is Head of Speakers Bureau and Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors. He has been with the firm since 1996 and brings decades of experience as a portfolio manager, institutional and advisory consultant, and trusted resource for advisors navigating market behavior and long-term investing principles.

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An Employer’s Guide to 401(k) Plans: A Four-Part Series (Part IV) (Ep. 150)

An Employer’s Guide to 401(k) Plans: A Four-Part Series (Part IV) (Ep. 150)

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Are your 401(k) offerings impacting employee wellness and engagement?

Join Larry Heller, CFP®, CDFA®, in the concluding episode of our four-part series, “An Employer’s Guide to 401k Plans.” This final segment focuses on the broader impact of 401(k) plans in terms of employee well-being and corporate culture. Larry explores how these plans transcend traditional retirement savings and play a pivotal role in fostering financial literacy, engagement, and loyalty among employees.

Larry Discusses:

  • The vital role of 401(k) plans in attracting and retaining talent and the extensive benefits for employers
  • Clarifying contributions, fund choices, and Roth options in 401(k) plans to support informed decision-making
  • Providing easily accessible resources and dedicated support for navigating 401(k) plans effectively
  • The importance of comparing model portfolios with target date funds for diverse financial needs and personalized investment approaches
  • The need for showcasing an employer’s commitment to employee well-being through comprehensive financial wellness programs
  • The necessity of continuous communication and regular educational meetings to engage employees in their 401(k) plans
  • And much more!

 

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