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Defender Capital LLC

● SEC registered since 2015CRD 159607SEC# 801-80977Charlotte, NC
Export (members)
Ranks #3,864 of 6,004 private fund managers by regulatory AUM.
Reg. AUM
$510M
Fund GAV
$46M
Private funds
1
Employees
3
Accounts
189
Location
Charlotte, NC

Defender Capital LLC assets under management

Defender Capital LLC is a registered investment adviser overseen by the SEC based in Charlotte, NC. The firm has been registered since 2015. It reports $510 million in regulatory assets under management and employs 3 people. Defender Capital LLC manages 1 private fund with combined gross assets of $46 million, including Defender Capital Partners LLC. By regulatory assets, it ranks 3,864 of 6,004 private fund managers.

Defender Capital LLC private funds

1 funds · $46M GAV
FundTypeGross assetsMin.
Defender Capital Partners LLCHedge$46M$1M

Defender Capital LLC owners & executives

2 reported
NameTitleOwnershipSince
Don Gus Stamas ControlPresident, Managing Member, Secretary And Cco50-75%2012
John Dean Stamas ControlVice President, Treasurer, Managing Member50-75%2011

Frequently asked questions

How much does Defender Capital LLC manage?

Defender Capital LLC reports $510 million in regulatory assets under management on its Form ADV.

How many private funds does Defender Capital LLC manage?

Defender Capital LLC manages 1 private funds with combined gross assets of $46 million.

How many employees does Defender Capital LLC have?

Defender Capital LLC reports 3 employees.

Where is Defender Capital LLC located?

Defender Capital LLC is based in Charlotte, NC and has been SEC-registered since 2015.

Does Defender Capital LLC disclose fund performance?

Defender Capital LLC is not required to publicly disclose fund returns. Form ADV filings include assets, ownership, and service providers, shown above.

Contact & registration

Address1310 South Tryon Street, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone704-373-1716
Fax704-494-7373
Office hours8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SEC regionAtlanta Regional Office (ARO)
Discloses disciplinary historyNo

Regulatory AUM

$510M▲ 15%
Mar '25 — $442MApr '25 — $442MMay '25 — $442MJun '25 — $442MJul '25 — $442MAug '25 — $442MSep '25 — $442MOct '25 — $442MNov '25 — $442MDec '25 — $442MJan '26 — $510MFeb '26 — $510MMar '26 — $510MApr '26 — $510MMay '26 — $510MJun '26 — $510M
Mar '25Form ADV, monthlyJun '26

How this firm compares

Regulatory AUMTop 48%
Larger than 52% of 16,271 advisers
AUM vs fund managersTop 64%
Larger than 36% of 6,004 private-fund managers
Number of fundsTop 76%
More funds than 24% of fund managers
EmployeesTop 77%
More than 23% of 16,825 advisers

Assets under management

$510Mregulatory AUM
Discretionary $507.9MNon-discretionary $2.1M