{"id":19995,"date":"2023-11-20T20:36:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T20:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/?p=19995"},"modified":"2026-05-13T06:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:05:16","slug":"how-to-become-an-accredited-investor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/how-to-become-an-accredited-investor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become an Accredited Investor (Requirements in 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What\u2019s so great about being an accredited investor? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of being an accredited investor are many. Aside from sounding cool, it can open up a lot of opportunities that aren\u2019t available to the average retail investor \u2014 think private equity and venture capital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might have you wondering \u2014 <strong>what are the requirements to be an accredited investor? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s some good news \u2014 if you have a certain level of income or net worth, you might already be an accredited investor without knowing it. We\u2019ll get into the specifics later \u2014 and even if you don\u2019t qualify via those standards, you can still attain accredited investor benefits in other ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss everything you want to know about how to become an accredited investor \u2014 What are the requirements to be an accredited investor? What\u2019s the actual accredited investor definition? And more. Let\u2019s go.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"callout-box-block_4b9478a032368ff017dbb6dc5d7d0760\" class=\"callout-box promo\">\n        <div class=\"callout-box__icon-wrapper\">\n            <svg focusable=\"false\" class=\"callout-box__icon promo\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <path d=\"M21.41 11.58l-9-9C12.05 2.22 11.55 2 11 2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v7c0 .55.22 1.05.59 1.42l9 9c.36.36.86.58 1.41.58.55 0 1.05-.22 1.41-.59l7-7c.37-.36.59-.86.59-1.41 0-.55-.23-1.06-.59-1.42zM5.5 7C4.67 7 4 6.33 4 5.5S4.67 4 5.5 4 7 4.67 7 5.5 6.33 7 5.5 7z\"><\/path>            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-box__content\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Invest like an Accredited Investor &#8230; Even if You&#8217;re Not<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/echo-trade\" target=\"_blank\">Echo Trade<\/a> allows you to follow the investments of professional trading portfolios from top registered investment firms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> &#8220;bolt-on&#8221; service links up to your existing brokerage account (Supported brokers include <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/robinhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robinhood<\/a> and many more). With your subscription, you get real-time trade notifications, and trades are made on your behalf, automatically. You \u00a0can also track portfolio positions and see real-time performance, with regular commentary.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, this type of expertise has not been available to just anyone \u2014 it has been reserved for HNWIs. Now, Echo Trade lets you follow these experts and copy their trades for a fraction of the price of a professional advisor. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/echo-trade\" target=\"_blank\">Start your FREE 14-day trial now. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.vncratcyb0uz\"><strong>The Bottom Line: How to Become an Accredited Investor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s deal with accredited investor qualifications in the United States<em>\u00a0(Note: These are the current accredited investor requirements as of 2026 and are subject to change \u2014 see below for potential upcoming changes.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annual income of $200,000 or $300,000 if filing jointly with a spouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A net worth of $1 million, excluding the value of a primary residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or, you must obtain a Series 7, Series 65, or Series 82 FINRA license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div id=\"callout-box-block_e20afca78c0f2300c7bc3f372c9dc0ab\" class=\"callout-box info\">\n        <div class=\"callout-box__icon-wrapper\">\n            <svg focusable=\"false\" class=\"callout-box__icon info\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <path d=\"M12 3c-.46 0-.93.04-1.4.14-2.76.53-4.96 2.76-5.48 5.52-.48 2.61.48 5.01 2.22 6.56.43.38.66.91.66 1.47V19c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h.28c.35.6.98 1 1.72 1s1.38-.4 1.72-1H14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-2.31c0-.55.22-1.09.64-1.46C18.09 13.95 19 12.08 19 10c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm2 16h-4v-1h4v1zm0-2h-4v-1h4v1zm-1.5-5.59V14h-1v-2.59L9.67 9.59l.71-.71L12 10.5l1.62-1.62.71.71-1.83 1.82z\"><\/path>            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-box__content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Worth noting:<\/strong> the SEC has signaled in 2026 that it intends to both expand and refine the accredited investor definition. On the expansion side, the SEC has been studying whether to add new qualifying criteria \u2014 such as specific industry experience (e.g., 10+ years in venture capital or real estate) and formal credentialing programs beyond FINRA licenses. However, no formal rulemaking has occurred yet on these proposals. At the same time, the SEC has issued new guidance (CDI 148.01) that appears to tighten how issuers establish &#8220;substantive pre-existing relationships&#8221; with investors, making the practical verification process stricter in some cases even as the pool of who qualifies may eventually grow. The income and net worth thresholds ($200K\/$300K income, $1M net worth) have not been adjusted for inflation since they were originally set in 1982, which means far more households now qualify than originally intended \u2014 an estimated 18.5% of U.S. households as of the SEC&#8217;s most recent study.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Increasing your annual income or net worth isn\u2019t easy. Obtaining the aforementioned FINRA licenses isn\u2019t a walk in the park either \u2014 but if you have the free time and an interest in finance, it could be a worthwhile pursuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important note \u2014 even if you qualify via a FINRA license, the investments you gain access to still have high investment minimums. To cut a long story short, if you\u2019re not earning $140,000 or more, I\u2019d focus on increasing income and investing in traditional securities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.a5skxpfs70rt\"><strong>At-a-Glance: Best Accredited Investments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"mtr-table mtr-thead-th\"><thead><tr><th data-mtr-content=\"Platform\" class=\"mtr-th-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Platform<\/div><\/th><th data-mtr-content=\"Asset\" class=\"mtr-th-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Asset<\/div><\/th><th data-mtr-content=\"Expected returns\" class=\"mtr-th-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Expected returns<\/div><\/th><th data-mtr-content=\"Minimum investment\" class=\"mtr-th-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Minimum investment<\/div><\/th><th data-mtr-content=\"Investor requirement\" class=\"mtr-th-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Investor requirement<\/div><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Platform\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/equitybee?ad_id=how-to-become-an-accredited-investor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hiive<\/a><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Asset\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Private companies<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Expected returns\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Varies<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Minimum investment\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">$25,000<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Investor requirement\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Accredited only<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Platform\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/percent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Percent<\/a><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Asset\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Private credit<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Expected returns\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">12% <\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Minimum investment\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">$500<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Investor requirement\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Accredited only <\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Platform\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/crowdstreet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CrowdStreet<\/a><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Asset\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Commercial real estate<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Expected returns\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">12-20%<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Minimum investment\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">$25K (Varies)<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Investor requirement\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Accredited only<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Platform\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/yieldstreet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yieldstreet<\/a><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Asset\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Real estate, art, VC, crypto, private credit, &amp; more<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Expected returns\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">8-20% (Results may vary)<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Minimum investment\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">$10,000<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Investor requirement\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Primarily accredited<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Platform\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/acretrader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AcreTrader<\/a><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Asset\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Farmland<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Expected returns\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">3-5%<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Minimum investment\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">$10,000<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Investor requirement\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Accredited only<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Platform\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/equitymultiple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EquityMultiple<\/a><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Asset\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Commercial real estate<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Expected returns\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">17% <\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Minimum investment\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">$5K<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Investor requirement\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Accredited only<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Platform\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/masterworks?utm_content=how-to-become-an-accredited-investor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masterworks<\/a><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Asset\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Fine art<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Expected returns\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Varies<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Minimum investment\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">$10,000<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Investor requirement\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Accredited and non-accredited<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Platform\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/vinovest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vinovest<\/a><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Asset\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Wine <\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Expected returns\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">\u00a05.5 \u2013 12%<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Minimum investment\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">$1,000<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Investor requirement\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Accredited and non-accredited<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Platform\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/arrived\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arrived<\/a><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Asset\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Residential properties<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Expected returns\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">8%-20%<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Minimum investment\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">$100<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Investor requirement\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Accredited and non-accredited<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Platform\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/realtymogul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RealtyMogul<\/a><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Asset\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Commercial real estate<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Expected returns\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">6-8%<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Minimum investment\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">$5,000<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Investor requirement\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Primarily accredited<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n    <div id=\"callout-box-block_1f3d5d6942c7a7fe01a165f03c82f87c\" class=\"callout-box info\">\n        <div class=\"callout-box__icon-wrapper\">\n            <svg focusable=\"false\" class=\"callout-box__icon info\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <path d=\"M12 3c-.46 0-.93.04-1.4.14-2.76.53-4.96 2.76-5.48 5.52-.48 2.61.48 5.01 2.22 6.56.43.38.66.91.66 1.47V19c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h.28c.35.6.98 1 1.72 1s1.38-.4 1.72-1H14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-2.31c0-.55.22-1.09.64-1.46C18.09 13.95 19 12.08 19 10c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm2 16h-4v-1h4v1zm0-2h-4v-1h4v1zm-1.5-5.59V14h-1v-2.59L9.67 9.59l.71-.71L12 10.5l1.62-1.62.71.71-1.83 1.82z\"><\/path>            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-box__content\"><p>* Based on historical data and\/or company-stated target returns. Actual results may vary. This article should not be taken as investment advice. No investment offers a guarantee of returns. Your capital is at risk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.dm2gbsxfmz9m\"><strong>What is an Accredited Investor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image7-6.png\" alt=\"benefits of being an accredited investor\" width=\"364\" height=\"547\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The accredited investor definition according to the SEC is an investor who is allowed (due to professional knowledge or income requirements) to invest in securities that are not publicly listed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be more precise, accredited investors can invest in hedge funds, venture capital, interval funds, and private equity \u2014 <em>while regular retail investors cannot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why are accredited investors allowed to do this? <strong>Because the SEC considers them well-informed enough to be aware of all the risks. <\/strong>Why does the SEC hold that opinion? Because you have to meet the aforementioned criteria to qualify. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reiterate, if you want to know how to become an accredited investor, you can qualify by meeting a certain level of annual income or net worth, or by taking the exams for one of 3 FINRA licenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea behind this designation is to protect investors from investing in risky ventures \u2014 at least until they are aware of the risks involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why go through the trouble? Let\u2019s discuss.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"callout-box-block_fc32945d5b1ce0e11181b69dd834e2b1\" class=\"callout-box info\">\n        <div class=\"callout-box__icon-wrapper\">\n            <svg focusable=\"false\" class=\"callout-box__icon info\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <path d=\"M12 3c-.46 0-.93.04-1.4.14-2.76.53-4.96 2.76-5.48 5.52-.48 2.61.48 5.01 2.22 6.56.43.38.66.91.66 1.47V19c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h.28c.35.6.98 1 1.72 1s1.38-.4 1.72-1H14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-2.31c0-.55.22-1.09.64-1.46C18.09 13.95 19 12.08 19 10c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm2 16h-4v-1h4v1zm0-2h-4v-1h4v1zm-1.5-5.59V14h-1v-2.59L9.67 9.59l.71-.71L12 10.5l1.62-1.62.71.71-1.83 1.82z\"><\/path>            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-box__content\"><p>Are you already an accredited investor? Great news \u2014 there are all sorts of cool opportunities available to you. Click to learn about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/best-investments-for-accredited-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best investments for accredited investors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.uk3lpwm6a65x\"><strong>Benefits of Being an Accredited Investor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary benefit of being an accredited investor is that you get more options \u2014 apart from good old stocks, ETFs, and derivatives, you can invest in hedge funds, venture capital, or private equity. Apart from that, there aren\u2019t any other benefits of being an accredited investor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what if you want to invest in non-traditional assets, but don\u2019t meet the criteria to qualify as an accredited investor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not out of options \u2014 you can still get access to some incredible alternative investment opportunities through platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/masterworks?utm_content=how-to-become-an-accredited-investor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masterworks<\/a>, which focuses on investing in fine art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.i0t9ojhx9782\"><strong>Income and Net Worth Requirements for Accreditation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a couple of ways to qualify for accredited investor status. First, let\u2019s cover the most straightforward \u2014 income and net worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of income, earnings over $200,000 for individuals, or $300,000 when filing jointly with a spouse (together with a reasonable expectation that the level of income will be maintained in the current year) can qualify you as an accredited investor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second path is through net worth \u2014 a net worth over $1 million, excluding the value of a primary residence, also affords you accredited investor benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One important recent development: in March 2025, the SEC issued a no-action letter that significantly simplified how companies verify your accredited investor status for Rule 506(c) offerings (the kind that can be publicly advertised). Previously, issuers often had to collect your tax returns, bank statements, or other sensitive financial documents to verify that you qualified. Under the new guidance, if you invest a minimum of $200,000 (or $1 million for entities), the issuer can now rely on your written self-certification that you&#8217;re accredited \u2014 no tax returns required. This makes the verification process much less intrusive for investors and has made Rule 506(c) offerings significantly more accessible. Note that you still need to actually meet the accredited investor criteria \u2014 the change is about how issuers verify your status, not about who qualifies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.xo74y8syfa43\"><strong>Alternate Paths to Becoming Accredited<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image5-8.png\" alt=\"accredited investor benefits\" width=\"607\" height=\"405\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If the income and net worth requirements seem out of reach to you, don\u2019t worry \u2014 you have a couple more options to acquire the benefits of being an accredited investor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three, to be precise \u2014 you can qualify for a Series 7, Series 65, or Series 82 FINRA license. Holding any of these three licenses automatically qualifies you as an accredited investor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Licenses to Become an Accredited Investor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Series 7 license <\/strong>qualifies an investor as a General Securities Representative and allows them to sell securities such as stocks and bonds. The test lasts for 3 hours and 45 minutes, the passing score is 72 out of 125 questions, and to enroll, a person has to be sponsored by a FINRA member firm. It is generally held to be the hardest FINRA license to obtain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Series 65 license<\/strong>&nbsp;qualifies an investor as an investment adviser and focuses on topics like laws, regulations, fiduciary responsibilities, ethics, and portfolio management. The test lasts for 3 hours, a passing score is 94 out of 130 questions, and you don\u2019t have to be licensed by anyone to take the test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finally, the Series 82 license<\/strong>&nbsp;allows holders to sell private placement securities. Like Series 7, it requires sponsorship from a FINRA member firm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To summarize, unless you\u2019re already working professionally in finance, Series 65 is the most viable way to get accredited investor status.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that the answer to the question of how to become an accredited investor varies depending on where you live. Different countries have different accredited investor qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Canada, for example, income requirements are the same as in the US \u2014 but qualifying via net worth requires at least $5 million, or $1 million in financial assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the EU, a written test on financial knowledge is required, as well as at least two of three criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A financial portfolio worth more than 500,000 EUR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least one year\u2019s experience working in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 10 large transactions on average per quarter, over the previous year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In Australia, net assets of A$2.5 million or a gross income of at least A$ 250,000 in the past two financial years qualify one as an accredited investor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.buy9e9word2k\"><strong>Pros and Cons of Being an Accredited Investor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"mtr-table mtr-thead-th\"><thead><tr><th data-mtr-content=\"Pros\" class=\"mtr-th-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Pros<\/div><\/th><th data-mtr-content=\"Cons\" class=\"mtr-th-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Cons<\/div><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Pros\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Wider array of opportunities<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Cons\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">High investment minimums (usually)<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Pros\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Potential for high returns<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Cons\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Liquidity risk<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Pros\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Additional avenue for diversification<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Cons\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Higher investment risk<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Pros\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Networking opportunities<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Cons\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Longer timeframe<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest benefits of being an accredited investor? New ways to invest and diversify. You may also have access to opportunities that carry the potential for high returns that retail investors cannot access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, investments that require accredited investor status come with high investment minimums \u2014 ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 at the low end of the scale, to millions of dollars at the high end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how to become an accredited investor and meeting the criteria often isn\u2019t enough \u2014 as these investments can easily be out of reach even for those earning more than $200,000 a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These investments also take a while to play out \u2014 particularly in private equity and VC, where becoming profitable or going public can take years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, since those investments don\u2019t operate via publicly traded securities, there is significantly less liquidity in the investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.5cr2m6g6irpf\"><strong>Investment Opportunities for Accredited Investors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you understand the benefits of being an accredited investor, let\u2019s talk about some of the specific opportunities you might have access to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.79ifwmtof36i\">Hiive &#8211; Invest in Private, Pre-IPO Companies<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hiive-2000x1047.jpg\" alt=\"Hiive\" class=\"wp-image-25327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hiive-2000x1047.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hiive-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hiive-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hiive.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Logo Hiive (CNW Group\/Hiive)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hiive&nbsp;is a platform that allows accredited investors to fund employee stock option plans. In exchange, whenever a liquidity event (like an acquisition, merger, or IPO) happens, investors get a cut of the profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it is only available to accredited investors, one of the primary advantages of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/hiive-preipo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hiive<\/a>&nbsp;is accessibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where investment opportunities for accredited investors come with high minimum investment requirements ( $100,000 to $250,000), Hiive&nbsp;has a much more modest minimum requirement \u2014 $25,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most promising startups of today are available via the platform \u2014 such as Stripe, Instacart, OpenAI, Reddit, Impossible Foods, and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/hiive-preipo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out Hiive<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.g7ws04uqfcjh\"><strong>Percent <\/strong>&#8211; Invest in Private Credit <\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/percent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image4-8.png\" alt=\"Percent\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Percent allows accredited investors to gain exposure to private credit \u2014 basically, non-bank loans paid out to small businesses, start-ups, or consumers. This was once available only to large financial institutions \u2014 but with Percent, you can get in on the action for as little as $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform has paid out more than $28 million in interest payments since 2019, returns are averaging 18.13% APY as of December 2024, and the average duration of loans is 9 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose between investing in particular loans or investing in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/percent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Percent Blended Note<\/a> \u2014 which is in essence a collection of loans where you get built-in diversity within a single investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/percent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/percent-blended-notes-1-2000x950.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/percent-blended-notes-1-2000x950.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/percent-blended-notes-1-768x365.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/percent-blended-notes-1-1536x729.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/percent-blended-notes-1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of fees, investing in a specific loan comes with a fee equal to 10% of interest \u2014 for example, for an investment with 15% interest, the fee would be 1.5%, leaving you with 13.5% interest. The same fee applies to blended notes, as well as a special 1% management fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last thing \u2014 for a limited time, you can get $500 off your first investment on Percent! Click below to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/percent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Get $500 off your first investment on Percent<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.rmahftmkpezu\"><strong>CrowdStreet<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/crowdstreet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image6-7.png\" alt=\"Crowdstreet Review\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/crowdstreet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crowdstreet<\/a>&nbsp;is an investing platform for accredited investors that focuses on commercial real estate. As one of the biggest private equity real estate platforms, CrowdStreet has funded more than 700 deals worth a total of $3.9 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum investment requirement varies, although most offers start at $25,000. The average holding period for Crowdstreet investments is three to five years, and the average return is 19%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not interested in particular deals, you can also invest in Crowdstreet funds that have a 1-2% management fee on an annual basis, and a recommended holding period of 5-7 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although commercial real estate is a potential goldmine, CrowdStreet is suited to investors who have long timeframes and a healthy risk tolerance. On top of that, each individual project requires due diligence. If you meet those criteria, give it a closer look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/crowdstreet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out Crowdstreet<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.2twvddry18w3\"><strong>Investment Opportunities for Non-Accredited Investors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not accredited yet? Don\u2019t fret. There are still plenty of cool opportunities out there: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.i38iofl34qmz\"><strong>Vinovest<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/vinovest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image8-5.png\" alt=\"Vinovest-1\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Did you know that the fine wine market tends to outperform the S&amp;P 500 (1.88% per year over the last 15 years)? The folks over at Vinovest did know and decided to take advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/vinovest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vinovest<\/a>&nbsp;is a platform that allows you to invest directly in fine wine and whiskey. You own the bottles and can buy, sell, or even have them delivered to your doorstep whenever you like. Vinovest takes care of the sourcing, storage, and insurance of the bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After signing up, you choose one of three portfolio options \u2014 conservative, moderate, and aggressive, along with a timeframe. After that, a combination of human expertise and algorithms is used to construct a portfolio. The entire process lasts 2 to 4 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform has 4 client tiers, with the most accessible requiring a minimum investment of just $1,000. The advanced tiers give access to dedicated advisors, premium wines, and wine futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of fees, Vinovest charges between 2.25% and 2.85%, along with a possible 3% early liquidation fee. The recommended holding period is 10 to 15 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/vinovest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out Vinovest<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.5hv4prk1iwg9\"><strong>Arrived<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/arrived\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image1-8.png\" alt=\"Arrived homes logo\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/arrived\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arrived<\/a>&nbsp;is another real estate investing platform \u2014 but unlike CrowdStreet, this one focuses on single-family homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea is simple \u2014 by purchasing a share in a home, you get all the benefits of being a landlord, but without the hassle and work associated with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means regular quarterly dividends from rental income, as well as capital appreciation once the property is sold off (the holding periods vary from 5 to 7 years)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrived is a relative newcomer, having been launched in 2021 \u2014 but it has already managed to acquire more than 225 homes across 39 markets, worth more than $119 million in total. The platform currently has 464,000 investors and has paid out a whopping $1.2 million in dividends in 2022 alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrived Homes is available to both accredited and non-accredited investors \u2014 and the minimum investment requirement is just $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/arrived\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out Arrived<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.qb15l3580o02\"><strong>Final Word: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming an accredited investor opens up quite a few interesting and enticing opportunities. Although those investments used to require huge minimum investments, the recent advent of alternative investment platforms has gone a long way in making things more accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increasing your earnings or net worth might not be achievable in a short timeframe \u2014 but if you already qualify, or can obtain one of the FINRA licenses, you shouldn\u2019t ignore the unique opportunities presented to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-code-snippets-content\"><div class=\"disclaimer\">\r\n\t<p>Any views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of Hiive Markets Limited (\u201cHiive\u201d) or any of its affiliates. This communication is for informational purposes only, and is not a recommendation, solicitation, or research report relating to any investment strategy or security. Investing in private securities is speculative, illiquid, and involves the risk of loss. Not all private companies will experience an IPO or other liquidity event; past performance does not guarantee future results. WallStreetZen is not affilated with Hiive and may be compensated for user activity resulting from readers clicking on Hiive affiliate links. Hiive Markets Limited, member FINRA\/SIPC.\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>FAQs:<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How do you get approved as an accredited investor?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By meeting requirements pertaining to income ($200,000 annually or $300,000 for couples filing jointly), net worth ($1 million excluding primary residence), or by having one of three FINRA licenses (Series 7, Series 65, or Series 82).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How long does it take to be an accredited investor?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is no average timeline for qualifying via income or net worth \u2014 in terms of acquiring a FINRA license, most candidates set aside 1 to 3 months to study for the exams.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What is the easiest test to become an accredited investor?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Series 65 license test is the easiest test that you can take to qualify as an accredited investor, since the Series 7 and Series 82 licenses require being sponsored by a company.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What licenses make you an accredited investor?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Series 7, 65, and 82 licenses qualify an individual as an accredited investor.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s so great about being an accredited investor? 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