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Josh L.

Partner at Defender Capital, LLC.

Charlotte, NC , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Defender CapitalPartnerFeb 2024 to Present
CitizensManaging DirectorFeb 2022 to Feb 2024
High Yield Credit Sales / Investment Grade and Crossover Trading
CitizensDirectorAug 2019 to Feb 2022
High Yield Credit Sales
U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.Vice PresidentAug 2014 to Aug 2019
High Yield Credit Sales
U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.Credit TradingJun 2010 to Aug 2014
Investment Grade Fixed Income - Corporate Bonds
Catlin AustraliaLiability UnderwriterJun 2006 to Jun 2008
CatlinUnderwriting AnalystJun 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)

NameRoleLocation
John Stamas
John Stamas
Managing PartnerCharlotte, NC , United States