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    SEC Charges 38 Fake Advisers: How to Verify Any ERA Before You Invest
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Charges 38 Fake Advisers: How to Verify Any ERA Before You Invest

    On August 27, 2026, the SEC filed 38 separate civil complaints in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, alleging that 38 entities filed false Forms ADV between 2025 and 2026 to pose as

    Jeff Barnes, MBA·Sep 3, 2026·10 min read
    How to Verify an Investment Adviser Is Legitimate Before You Wire Money
    Regulatory & Compliance

    How to Verify an Investment Adviser Is Legitimate Before You Wire Money

    On August 27, 2026, the SEC charged 38 entities with filing fraudulent Form ADVs to fake their way into looking like registered investment advisers, some listing Colorado addresses where they had no p

    Jeff Barnes, MBA·Sep 3, 2026·10 min read
    Operational DD Starts Before the PPM
    Venture Capital

    Operational DD Starts Before the PPM

    Most fund managers think due diligence begins when the private placement memorandum hits an investor’s inbox. It doesn’t. Operational due diligence often starts the moment your process becomes visible

    Jeff Barnes, MBA·Aug 18, 2026·7 min read
    Capital Raising Is a Compliance Game Disguised as a Sales Game.
    Venture Capital

    Capital Raising Is a Compliance Game Disguised as a Sales Game.

    Capital Raising Is a Compliance Game Disguised as a Sales Game Most managers think a capital raise is won in the pitch. It is not. The pitch matters. The story matters. Your ability to create

    Jeff Barnes, MBA·Aug 18, 2026·6 min read
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