• Accredited investors are persons classified by the SEC as qualified to invest in complex or complex types of securities.

  • To be accredited, you must meet certain criteria, such as an average annual income of more than $200,000 or work in the financial sector.
  • Sellers of unregistered securities are only allowed to sell to accredited investors who are considered financially experienced enough to bear the risks.
  • Accredited investors are permitted to purchase and invest in unregistered securities if they meet one (or more) of the income, equity, asset size, management status or professional experience requirements.
  • Unregistered securities are considered inherently riskier because they do not disclose information as usual with SEC registration.