What Qualifies as an Accredited Investor?
In the U.S., an accredited investor is anyone who meets one of the below criteria:
Individuals who have an income greater than $200,000 in each of the past two years or whose joint income with a spouse is greater than $300,000 for those years, and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year
Individuals who have an individual net worth, or joint net worth with the person’s spouse, that exceeds $1 million at the time of the investment (The net worth amount cannot include the value of the person's primary residence.)
Individuals who hold certain certificates, designations, or credentials, such as Series 7, Series 65, and Series 82 licenses
Individuals who are "knowledgeable employees" of a private fund
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