Angel Investors Network

    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC regulations, FINRA compliance, and securities law updates that impact angel investors, fund managers, and capital raisers. Reg D, Reg A+, Reg CF, and accredited investor rules explained.

    Form ADV: The Free Document That Exposes Everything Your Financial Advisor Hides
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Form ADV: The Free Document That Exposes Everything Your Financial Advisor Hides

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    The Delaware C-Corp Myth: Why 95% of Founders Don't Need One (And the 5% Who Absolutely Do)
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The Delaware C-Corp Myth: Why 95% of Founders Don't Need One (And the 5% Who Absolutely Do)

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    SEC and CFTC Cut Form PF Reporting Requirements: What Accredited Investors Lose
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC and CFTC Cut Form PF Reporting Requirements: What Accredited Investors Lose

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··6 min read
    SEC Just Opened Private Markets Wider — and Quietly Closed an Enforcement Window Too
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Just Opened Private Markets Wider — and Quietly Closed an Enforcement Window Too

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    SEP-IRA vs Solo 401(k): Which Retirement Account Wins for the Self-Employed Investor
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEP-IRA vs Solo 401(k): Which Retirement Account Wins for the Self-Employed Investor

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    K-1 Tax Forms in Private Equity: What Every LP Needs to Know Before April
    Regulatory & Compliance

    K-1 Tax Forms in Private Equity: What Every LP Needs to Know Before April

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    Blue Sky Laws: What Every Accredited Investor in Private Placements Must Know
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Blue Sky Laws: What Every Accredited Investor in Private Placements Must Know

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
    Reg CF Crashed 28% in Q1 2026: What the Numbers Mean for Angel Investors
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Reg CF Crashed 28% in Q1 2026: What the Numbers Mean for Angel Investors

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    Management Company vs. GP Entity: How Private Fund Managers Structure Their Business
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Management Company vs. GP Entity: How Private Fund Managers Structure Their Business

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    Accredited Investor vs Qualified Purchaser: The $5 Million Line That Changes Your Investment Access
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Accredited Investor vs Qualified Purchaser: The $5 Million Line That Changes Your Investment Access

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
    Rule 506(b) vs Rule 506(c): Which Regulation D Exemption Should Your Private Deal Use?
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Rule 506(b) vs Rule 506(c): Which Regulation D Exemption Should Your Private Deal Use?

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··6 min read
    Form ADV: How to Read It Before You Hire Any Financial Adviser
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Form ADV: How to Read It Before You Hire Any Financial Adviser

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read