The Informed Investor Access Act: What Advisor-Verified Accreditation Really Changes
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The Informed Investor Access Act: What Advisor-Verified Accreditation Really Changes

    Rep. Troy Downing wants your financial advisor to decide whether you're sophisticated enough to buy a private placement. His bill, the Informed Investor Access Act, would let a registered investment a

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    Alderley Group's £40M Collapse: What US Accredited Investors Must Learn About Unregulated Loan Notes
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Alderley Group's £40M Collapse: What US Accredited Investors Must Learn About Unregulated Loan Notes

    Alderley Group's £40M UK loan-note collapse exposes red flags US accredited investors must screen for using SEC Reg D 506(b)/506(c) diligence rules.

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    How to Launch a 506(b) Fund: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time GPs
    Capital Raising

    How to Launch a 506(b) Fund: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time GPs

    I tell first-time GPs the same thing: your fund's legal structure is not where you differentiate. Your thesis, your network, your ability to source and win deals — that's where you differentiate. The structure is...

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 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

    A $3 million seed round closed last quarter by a San Francisco B2B SaaS company. No investment bank. No registered public offering. No SEC registration statement filed months in advance. Just a well-structured...

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    Investment investment insights — SEC Proposes New Reg D Rules: Everything You Need to Know
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Proposes New Reg D Rules: Everything You Need to Know

    New SEC regulations are coming. Here's what changes for accredited investors and fund managers.

    David Chen··4 min read