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 C-AR Explained: The Annual Report Reg CF Investors Should Demand
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Form C-AR Explained: The Annual Report Reg CF Investors Should Demand

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    How to Read a PPM's Risk Factors Section: A Step-by-Step Checklist Before You Wire Capital
    Regulatory & Compliance

    How to Read a PPM's Risk Factors Section: A Step-by-Step Checklist Before You Wire Capital

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    SEC Raises Qualified Client Thresholds to $1.4M and $2.7M: What Changes June 29, 2026
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Raises Qualified Client Thresholds to $1.4M and $2.7M: What Changes June 29, 2026

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
    Why Single-Family Offices Don't Register With the SEC (And PE Firms Do)
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Why Single-Family Offices Don't Register With the SEC (And PE Firms Do)

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
    The 300% Asset Coverage Test: The Leverage Rule Behind Every BDC and Interval Fund
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The 300% Asset Coverage Test: The Leverage Rule Behind Every BDC and Interval Fund

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··12 min read
    Senate Hearing Pushes 403(b) Access to Collective Investment Trusts
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Senate Hearing Pushes 403(b) Access to Collective Investment Trusts

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    SEC vs. Adit Ventures: A Pre-IPO SPV Fraud Case Study for Accredited Investors
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC vs. Adit Ventures: A Pre-IPO SPV Fraud Case Study for Accredited Investors

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    SEC Approves FINRA Rule Changes Easing Capital Rules for Non-Traded REITs and DPPs
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Approves FINRA Rule Changes Easing Capital Rules for Non-Traded REITs and DPPs

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    The SEC's New Risk Alert Just Told You What Examiners Are Writing Down About Your Fee Disclosures
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The SEC's New Risk Alert Just Told You What Examiners Are Writing Down About Your Fee Disclosures

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    What Is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), and How Do RIAs Access Alternative Investments?
    Regulatory & Compliance

    What Is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), and How Do RIAs Access Alternative Investments?

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    Bad Actor Disqualification Under Rule 506: What Every LP Should Check Before Wiring Capital
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Bad Actor Disqualification Under Rule 506: What Every LP Should Check Before Wiring Capital

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··13 min read
    How to Read a Private Fund Subscription Agreement Before You Sign
    Regulatory & Compliance

    How to Read a Private Fund Subscription Agreement Before You Sign

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read