The addition of Five Nations to Defiant Capital Group enhances Defiant’s wealth management capabilities, allowing for a wider breadth of investment and consulting services.
PITTSBURGH, PA / December 30, 2022 — Defiant Capital Group (“Defiant Capital”) is excited to announce that Five Nations Capital Group (“Five Nations”) is joining Defiant Capital Group. The addition of Five Nations to Defiant Capital will enhance Defiant Capital’s capabilities and allow the firm to provide a wider breadth of investment and consulting services.
Based in Pittsburgh, Five Nations Capital provides wealth and investment management services to individuals and families. Five Nations Capital is led by its founder, Stu Strasner, who has over 30 years of experience in the industry.
As a result of this transaction, Five Nations will gain access to the expertise and operational strengths of Defiant Capital. Defiant Capital will gain an experienced team in both wealth and investment management that is dedicated to providing clients with high-touch, personalized service.
Stu Strasner, the founder and CIO of Five Nations, will be joining Defiant Capital Group as a Principal. Stu brings over three decades of experience as a portfolio manager and investment counselor for wealthy families. He is a CFA Charterholder and has a deep specialty in value stock investing, specifically in the energy sector. Prior to founding Five Nations Capital, Stu worked in the wealth management groups of major commercial banks in Oklahoma City and Pittsburgh.
“I am delighted that Five Nations will be joining Defiant Capital Group,” said Jonathan Dane, Founder and CIO of Defiant Capital Group. “Stu Strasner and I first met nearly fifteen years ago. I have seen the passion Stu brings to his business, as well as his relentless devotion to his clients. Having Five Nations join us will help us not only expand our presence in the Pittsburgh area, but also add talented professionals and a strong base of clients to our growing firm.”
About Defiant Capital Group
Defiant Capital Group is a Pittsburgh-based financial advisory firm servicing the needs of founders and highly affluent families. We provide a breadth of investment, wealth planning, business advisory and personal financial solutions to those individuals and families with complex wealth. We offer objective advice, sophisticated investment solutions, and hands-on advisory services that are bespoke and tailored to each client. In doing so we offer a family office like experience to each family.