How Not to Use Twitter as a Fund Manager

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Mark A. Grimaldi and his firm, Navigator Money Management, with making false claims through Twitter, newsletters, and other communications about the success of their investment advice and a mutual fund they manage. Grimaldi and Navigator were using social media and widely disseminated newsletters to cherry-pick information and make misleading claims … Read more »

The Upcoming Changes to the Accredited Investor Standard

Section 413 of the Dodd-Frank Act requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to review the accredited investor definition by July 21, 2014, the fourth anniversary of President Obama’s signing of the  law. In a letter to Congressman Scott Garrett, SEC Chair Mary Jo White said that the Commission staff has begun a comprehensive review of the accredited … Read more »

The Confusing Analysis of Whether You Are An Accredited Investor

There are few commentators who think the current definition of “accredited investor” is a particularly good definition for individuals who should be investing in private placements of securities. Basing the standard on income and net worth does give you a perspective that the person could withstand the potential loss of investment. The definition has become … Read more »

Voluntarily Submit Your Private Placement Advertisements to the SEC

In a head-scratching move, the Securities and Exchange Commission has created a portal for you to voluntarily submit general solicitation materials for private placements. With Rule 506(c) now in effect, companies are free to advertise their private placements of securities, so long as the company takes reasonable steps to ensure that investors are accredited investors. … Read more »