What is an Accredited Investor and the Benefits of Being One?
Accreditation makes riskier, unregistered investments available only to those determined to have the knowledge and means to withstand more financial risk. Regulations for accreditation stem from the Securities Act of 1933, enacted in response to the Great Depression. The law created stricter requirements and disclosures for investments. It also improved rules on fraud and misrepresentation.
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