About Us
Founded in 2018, Defiance is at the forefront of ETF innovation. Defiance is a leading ETF issuer specializing in thematic, income, and leveraged ETFs.
Our first-mover leveraged single-stock ETFs empower investors to take amplified positions in high-growth companies, providing precise leverage exposure without the need to open a margin account.
Sylvia Jablonski
Chief Executive Officer & CIO, Defiance ETFs
Sylvia Jablonski is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Defiance ETFs. Sylvia is a pioneer in the ETF industry and a top expert recognized for her market expertise on television and radio, including CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox, WSJ, Barron’s, Yahoo and Forbes to name a few. Sylvia manages Defiance‘s investment outlook, capital markets, and product development. Prior to joining Defiance Sylvia was Managing Director at Direxion.
Matthew Bielski
Chairman of Defiance
Matthew is the Chairman and founder of Defiance Holdings. Matthew is responsible for driving Defiance’s overall company strategy. Before founding Defiance, Matthew was a Senior Vice President at Direxion ETFs. Prior to that, Matthew served as an Investment Management Associate at BlackRock and as a Portfolio Analyst at ProShares.
Jacob Ingram
President, Defiance ETFs
Jacob Ingram serves as the President of Defiance ETFs and CEO of Defiance Analytics, working to bridge the worlds of financial services and marketing with a focus on innovation and data-driven solutions. At Defiance Analytics, he has guided the integration of advanced analytics to help clients achieve meaningful growth in acquisition and market presence. In his role at Defiance ETFs, he has contributed to the firm’s success in reaching $4 billion in assets, helping to establish it as a key player in the ETF space. Ingram remains dedicated to fostering collaboration and creating impactful strategies that drive long-term success for both firms and their clients.
David Hanono
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer, Defiance ETFs
David is responsible for managing Defiance’s compliance program and capital markets operations. At Defiance, David has served in various capacities, including Director of Operations and ETF specialist covering RIAs. He holds the Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses, reflecting his expertise in the financial industry.
Gabriella Zahn
General Counsel
Gabriella Zahn serves as Defiance’s General Counsel. Prior to joining Defiance, Gabriella was a corporate attorney at Covington and Burling LLP with a practice including restructuring, finance and M&A transactions. Gabriella advised both corporate and institutional clients, representing some of the largest financial institutions. Prior to practicing at a law firm, Gabriella served as law clerk to the Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals.
