Startup Funding Espresso -- How to Become an Accredited Investor
How to Become an Accredited Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. To invest in startups directly, one must be an accredited investor.\xa0 The Securities and Exchange Commission sets the criteria for who is accredited. Here\u2019s a list of those who meet the criteria: Individuals who have a net worth exceeding $1M. Individuals who have earned income exceeding $200K per year for the last three years. Individuals with a spouse who has earned income exceeding $300K per year for the last three years. Also, there are Family Offices. Entities that own $5M of investments Individuals who have achieved a professional license such as a Series 65.\xa0\xa0 Series 65 is a license for individuals to act as investment advisors. \xa0 This certificate allows the individual to buy securities not registered with the SEC. If you don\u2019t meet the income or net worth requirement, you can study for an exam and use the Series 65 to gain access to accredited investor investments. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.Let\u2019s go startup something today. ___________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: \xa0 Check out our other podcasts here: \xa0 For Investors check out: \xa0 For Startups check out: \xa0 For eGuides check out: \xa0 For upcoming Events, check out \xa0\xa0 For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group\xa0\xa0\xa0 Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .