About
Josh L. is a partner at Defender Capital, LLC, a private, family-run investment advisory firm based in Charlotte, NC. In this role, he helps oversee client investment portfolios, focusing on delivering after-tax returns and transparent, research-driven investment solutions for individuals, families, and corporations through separately managed accounts.
His investment expertise centers on U.S. equities, where he employs a long-term, value-oriented approach. Defender Capital specializes in managing retirement and non-retirement accounts, trusts, corporate accounts, and donor-advised funds, emphasizing alignment with client interests by investing alongside them.
While the firm’s leadership team is prominently listed, publicly available records do not provide independent confirmation of Josh L.'s background, sector specialization, or prior career history. No verified details are available regarding his educational credentials or specific contributions to the investment field. All professional claims are limited to his current role and the published investment focus of Defender Capital, LLC.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Defender Capital | Partner | Feb 2024 to Present | — | 
| Citizens | Managing Director | Feb 2022 to Feb 2024 | High Yield Credit Sales / Investment Grade and Crossover Trading | 
| Citizens | Director | Aug 2019 to Feb 2022 | High Yield Credit Sales | 
| U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. | Vice President | Aug 2014 to Aug 2019 | High Yield Credit Sales | 
| U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. | Credit Trading | Jun 2010 to Aug 2014 | Investment Grade Fixed Income - Corporate Bonds | 
| Catlin Australia | Liability Underwriter | Jun 2006 to Jun 2008 | — | 
| Catlin | Underwriting Analyst | Jun 2004 to Jun 2006 | Lloyd's of London | 
Education
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
MBA, Finance
2008 — 2010
Washington and Lee University
BS, Business Administration
2000 — 2004
Charlotte Latin School
1998 — 2000
Others at Defender Capital, LLC. (1)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Charlotte, NC , United States |