If you are an investor in the United States, you must have heard about the term ‘accredited investor.’ Have you ever wondered what it means? Who qualifies to be one or why does it matter? If these questions have crossed your mind, then you are in the right place.
In this blog post, we’ll be discussing what an accredited investor is, the significance of being one, and the requirements you need to meet to be considered one.

An accredited investor is a person or entity that has met specific financial requirements set by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Being an accredited investor affords you certain privileges and investment opportunities such as being able to invest in private placements, hedge funds, venture capital, and private equity firms. Accredited investors have access to investment opportunities that are not necessarily available to the general public because of the risks involved.

To become an accredited investor, an individual must meet one of the following requirements set by the SEC. Firstly, an individual must have:

In conclusion, being an accredited investor can open up a world of investment opportunities that may not be available to non-accredited investors. However, it's important to remember that these investments come with a higher degree of risk and require a certain level of financial sophistication.

If you're interested in becoming an accredited investor, make sure to do your research and be prepared to assess each investment opportunity carefully before deciding to invest. Also, you should seek the advice of your CPA, Attorney or Financial Advisor.

If you're an accredited investor and you're looking to diversify your investments and get off the stock market roller coaster, contact us today to schedule a meeting with our Founder, Ed Mathews.