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.

    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
    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
    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
    The SEC Petition to Raise Reg CF to $20M: What It Means for Angel Investors and Crowdfunding
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The SEC Petition to Raise Reg CF to $20M: What It Means for Angel Investors and Crowdfunding

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··6 min read
    Form ADV: How to Check Your Investment Adviser Before You Write a Check
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Form ADV: How to Check Your Investment Adviser Before You Write a Check

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··6 min read
    SEC Raises Qualified Client Threshold June 29: What Private Fund Investors Must Do Now
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Raises Qualified Client Threshold June 29: What Private Fund Investors Must Do Now

    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
    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
    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