On March 12, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), via a No Action Letter, issued interpretive guidance clarifying what constitutes “reasonable steps” issuers can take to verify purchasers’ ...

Unlike with public companies, federal securities laws restrict investments in private firms to accredited investors – and for good reason. Investing in the private market carries a much bigger risk as ...

Last week, Corp Fin issued guidance about how to verify accredited investors in two different forms. It issued two CDIs on the topic, as well as a no-action letter that goes into more detail. [As ...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just made a game-changing move for capital raisers utilizing Rule 506(c) under Regulation D. On March 12, 2025; the SEC issued two new C&DIs as well ...

Individual equity investors have vastly more opportunity to diversify across asset types than even a few short years ago. Online platforms have made high-yield equity investing more efficient via ...

StephenTwomey.com has released a new resource titled “Accredited Investor 2026: Rules, Thresholds & How to Qualify Like a Pro”, providing clarity on one of the most important concepts in private ...

A non-accredited investor is an individual or entity that does not meet the financial requirements set by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for accredited investor status. This typically ...

Accredited investors must meet financial criteria set by the SEC, allowing them to invest in private offerings such as hedge funds and private equity. A sophisticated investor, on the other hand, does ...

You’ll need to clear some high financial hurdles to become an accredited investor. But if you do, you’ll have some potentially lucrative investment opportunities waiting for you. It’s actually easier ...

When it comes to investing and participating in certain financial opportunities, understanding the distinction between a qualified purchaser and an accredited investor is crucial. These ...

House lawmakers reintroduced a bill to offer another option for Americans to gain accredited investor status, allowing them to invest in private markets. The bill — introduced by Reps. Mike Flood, ...

An accredited investor is a term defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to identify individuals or entities that are financially sophisticated and have a reduced need for ...