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.

    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
    SEC Private Placement Enforcement 2025: $700M+ in Fraud, Named Cases, and Red Flags
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Private Placement Enforcement 2025: $700M+ in Fraud, Named Cases, and Red Flags

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    506(b) vs 506(c): The Two Reg D Exemptions Every Accredited Investor Needs to Know
    Regulatory & Compliance

    506(b) vs 506(c): The Two Reg D Exemptions Every Accredited Investor Needs to Know

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    Blue Sky Laws: What Accredited Investors Must Know Before Every Private Deal
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Blue Sky Laws: What Accredited Investors Must Know Before Every Private Deal

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
    Qualified Investor vs. Qualified Purchaser: The $5M Line That Separates Good Funds From Elite Ones
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Qualified Investor vs. Qualified Purchaser: The $5M Line That Separates Good Funds From Elite Ones

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    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