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.

    Brian Armstrong Wants a Literacy Test, Not a Wealth Test. The SEC Might Agree.
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Brian Armstrong Wants a Literacy Test, Not a Wealth Test. The SEC Might Agree.

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··6 min read
    The Unregistered Finder Problem: What Every Angel Network Must Know in 2026
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The Unregistered Finder Problem: What Every Angel Network Must Know in 2026

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··6 min read
    SEC Raises Qualified Client Thresholds June 29: Who Gets Locked Out of Performance-Fee Funds
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Raises Qualified Client Thresholds June 29: Who Gets Locked Out of Performance-Fee Funds

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    Tax Treatment of Alternative Investments: Why Your K-1 Arrives in March and Costs You Money
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Tax Treatment of Alternative Investments: Why Your K-1 Arrives in March and Costs You Money

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    Reg A+: The Mini-IPO Accredited Investors Keep Ignoring (And Shouldn't)
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Reg A+: The Mini-IPO Accredited Investors Keep Ignoring (And Shouldn't)

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··13 min read
    SEC and CFTC Open Comment Period on Derivatives Definitions: What Accredited Investors Need to Know
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC and CFTC Open Comment Period on Derivatives Definitions: What Accredited Investors Need to Know

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    SEC's 2026 Exam Priorities Signal a New Era for Private Fund Oversight
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC's 2026 Exam Priorities Signal a New Era for Private Fund Oversight

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    Rule 506(b) vs. 506(c): The Key Differences in Regulation D Private Placements
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Rule 506(b) vs. 506(c): The Key Differences in Regulation D Private Placements

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··7 min read
    The Three SEC Investor Tiers Explained: Accredited, Qualified Purchaser, and QIB
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The Three SEC Investor Tiers Explained: Accredited, Qualified Purchaser, and QIB

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    The 401(k) Alternative: How Trump's Regulatory Push Opens $14 Trillion to Private Markets
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The 401(k) Alternative: How Trump's Regulatory Push Opens $14 Trillion to Private Markets

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    The INVEST Act Would Change Who Qualifies as an Accredited Investor
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The INVEST Act Would Change Who Qualifies as an Accredited Investor

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    Regulation A+: The Mini-IPO Most Accredited Investors Overlook
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Regulation A+: The Mini-IPO Most Accredited Investors Overlook

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··6 min read