# Defiance ETFS, LLC

> Defiance ETFS, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Miami, FL, registered since 2018, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 6, 2026.

- CRD: 294410
- Filed as: DEFIANCE ETFS, LLC
- Also doing business as: DEFIANCE INVESTMENTS
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Miami, FL
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: July 6, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/294410
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/defiance-etfs-llc-miami-fl-294410

## Quick answers

**How is Defiance ETFS, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Defiance ETFS, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management.

**Where is Defiance ETFS, LLC located?**
Defiance ETFS, LLC's principal office is in Miami, FL, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Defiance ETFS, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Defiance ETFS, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2018. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 294410.

**How much does Defiance ETFS, LLC manage?**
Defiance ETFS, LLC reports $3,863,075,392 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 6, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Defiance ETFS, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Defiance ETFS, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $1,300,000,000 in the October 2021 data and $3,863,075,392 in the October 2026 data, up 197%. Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 7 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Defiance ETFS, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: investment companies (4).

**Does Defiance ETFS, LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/294410

**What changed in Defiance ETFS, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the August 2026 filing data: Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $3,863,075,392
- Discretionary: $3,863,075,392
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Investment companies | 4 | $3,863,075,392 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for investment companies (and business development companies)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2018 (8 years)
- Employees: 7 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: FL
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- defianceetfs.com
- Facebook @defianceinvest
- Instagram @defianceinvest
- LinkedIn @defiance-etfs
- X @defianceinvest
- X @retailkingsetf

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $1,300,000,000 | 7 | March 30, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $1,500,000,000 | 12 | July 7, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $882,000,000 | 4 | August 9, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $850,000,000 | 4 | March 21, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $1,443,505,253 | 5 | May 13, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $3,863,075,392 | 7 | July 6, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $1,300,000,000 in the October 2021 data and $3,863,075,392 in the October 2026 data, up 197%.
Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 7 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### August 2026
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $3,148,188,057 to $3,863,075,392 (+23%).
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### December 2025
- Regulatory assets under management went from $1,443,505,253 to $3,148,188,057 (+118%).
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### November 2025
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Defiance ETFS, LLC (CRD 294410): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.