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  "city_as_filed": "WARRENDALE",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/defiant-capital-group-warrendale-pa-309626",
  "display_name": "Defiant Capital Group",
  "summary": "Defiant Capital Group is a state-registered investment advisory firm in Warrendale, PA, registered since 2020, reporting $25 million to $100 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 19, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Defiant Capital Group (CRD 309626): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
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      "q": "How is Defiant Capital Group compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Defiant Capital Group reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); performance-based fees. The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure."
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      "q": "Where is Defiant Capital Group located?",
      "a": "Defiant Capital Group's principal office is in Warrendale, PA, according to its Form ADV."
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      "q": "Is Defiant Capital Group registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Defiant Capital Group is a state-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2020. Status as filed: APPROVED. CRD 309626."
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      "q": "How much does Defiant Capital Group manage?",
      "a": "Defiant Capital Group reports $49,804,697 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 19, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
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      "q": "What types of clients does Defiant Capital Group serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (25); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (15); pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) (6)."
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      "q": "Does Defiant Capital Group report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's public record on IAPD: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/309626"
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  "source": {
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    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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