Accredited Investor Qualifications
(Effective 2025 - 17 CFR § 230.501)
For Individuals
- Income Test: $200,000+ (individual) or $300,000+ (joint) income in each of the last 2 years, with expectation of same income this year.
- Net Worth Test: Net worth over $1 million (excluding primary residence).
- Professional Certifications: Series 7, Series 65, or Series 82 license.
- Executive or Knowledgeable Employee status.
Must meet at least one (1) of the following:
For Entities
- Corporation, LLC, partnership, or trust with over $5 million in assets.
- Banks, insurance companies, investment companies, broker-dealers, SBICs.
- Registered investment advisers.
- Family Offices with $5 million+ and Family Clients.
- Entities where all equity owners are accredited investors.
Must meet at least one (1) of the following:
Legal References: 17 CFR § 230.501 (Regulation D) | SEC Release No. 33-10824 (2020 update)