Mark is considered a leading author, speaker and internet provider of investing education. He is especially knowledgable about the superiority of index mutual funds, as well as the research indexes designed by financial economists. He earned an MBA at the University of California, Irvine. His mission is to change the way the world invests – by replacing speculation with education. 

IFA Publishing has published two books to date: the original Index Funds and the condensed, updated version, Index Funds: The 12-Step Recovery Program for Active Investors. The new book reveals the potential land mines and pitfalls of active investing and educates readers on the benefits of passive investing with index funds. Hebner's book details the possible perils associated with stock picking, mutual fund manager picking, market timing, and other wealth depleting behaviors. This 12-Step Program teaches the differences between active and passive investing, explains the emotional triggers that impact investment decisions, and offers an enlightening education on science-based investing that may forever change the way an investor perceives the stock market. Hebner sets forth a sound strategy that involves risk-appropriate investing that may empower investors to lead a more profitable and relaxed life.