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
    The INVEST Act: What the House-Passed Capital Formation Bill Could Change for Private Investors
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The INVEST Act: What the House-Passed Capital Formation Bill Could Change for Private Investors

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    Blue Sky Laws: The State Securities Rules Every Private Investor Needs to Know
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Blue Sky Laws: The State Securities Rules Every Private Investor Needs to Know

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··12 min read
    Form ADV: The Investment Adviser Document Every Accredited Investor Should Read Before Writing a Check
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Form ADV: The Investment Adviser Document Every Accredited Investor Should Read Before Writing a Check

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··13 min read
    Regulation CF vs. Regulation A+: The Crowdfunding Rules That Determine Your Access
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Regulation CF vs. Regulation A+: The Crowdfunding Rules That Determine Your Access

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    The SEC Just Proposed Cutting Private Fund Reporting — Here's the Part They're Not Highlighting
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The SEC Just Proposed Cutting Private Fund Reporting — Here's the Part They're Not Highlighting

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    Delaware C Corporation: Why Startups Choose It and What Angel Investors Require
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Delaware C Corporation: Why Startups Choose It and What Angel Investors Require

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··14 min read
    Regulation Crowdfunding in 2026: What the $5M Cap Really Means for Retail Investors
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Regulation Crowdfunding in 2026: What the $5M Cap Really Means for Retail Investors

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··12 min read
    The Regulation D Offering: A Practical Guide for Founders and Fund Managers
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The Regulation D Offering: A Practical Guide for Founders and Fund Managers

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    506(b) vs 506(c): The Two Paths to Raising Capital Under Regulation D
    Regulatory & Compliance

    506(b) vs 506(c): The Two Paths to Raising Capital Under Regulation D

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··12 min read
    SEC Accredited Investor Definition: Who Qualifies, What Changed, and the Reform Debate
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Accredited Investor Definition: Who Qualifies, What Changed, and the Reform Debate

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read