SEC Issues Final Amendments to the Definition of an Accredited Investor But It Probably Won’t Help You Raise Money
The expanded definition of an Accredited Investor finalized by the Securities & Exchange Commission on Aug. 26, 2020, may sound encouraging, but will it really be all that helpful for Syndicators raising money from private individuals (otherwise known as “Retail...SEC ‘Blacklist’ Shines Spotlight on Companies Making False Claims to Investors
Did You Know that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) maintains a list with the names of companies that “falsely claim to be registered, licensed and/or located in the U.S.” while soliciting U.S. investors? What’s unbelievable is that there are even...Apartment Sector Could See a Sell-Off During Q1-Q2 2020
As the 2020 presidential election looms, apartment sales could take off during the first half of the year. Given that a new advisory study released by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) indicates a “significant...
What’s the Difference Between a Broker-Dealer and an Investment Adviser?
As more Americans become actively involved in investing to help fund their portfolios for retirement, education or other needs, the question arises: What type of financial professional is best suited to help? To answer that and to address other key considerations of...