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Accredited investors are individuals or entities that meet certain financial thresholds, income levels, or professional certifications, allowing them to invest in offerings that are exempt from certain regulatory protections. Proving securities fraud is more challenging for accredited investors because courts often expect them to exercise a higher degree of due diligence.
If you are an accredited investor and have lost money to a fraudster, the securities fraud attorneys at Silver Law Group can manage the complexities of your situation and pursue maximum financial recovery on your behalf.
An accredited investor is an individual or entity that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has deemed financially qualified to participate in private investment opportunities, which are generally riskier and less regulated than public offerings. To be an accredited investor, an individual must meet one of these criteria:
Accredited investors typically include banks, insurance companies, registered investment companies, and business development companies. Entities such as corporations, LLCs, trusts, and family offices with total assets exceeding $5 million also qualify.
Accredited investor status offers access to private equity, hedge funds, private placements, and other investments that are not available to the general public. These types of offerings save companies money by exempting them from the rigorous disclosure requirements of a public offering and offer investors the potential for higher returns. However, this means that such investments often come with greater risk, less regulatory oversight, and lower liquidity compared to publicly traded securities, although they do not protect the issuer from the legal consequences of fraud.
To win a securities fraud claim, you must prove that you reasonably relied on a material misrepresentation or omission. The defendant may try to assert that your reliance was not reasonable or justified, especially if you had access to information to verify the claims.
Even if you are an experienced accredited investor, you can still be a victim of deliberate fraud. If you suspect you have fallen victim to fraud, you should consult with a securities litigation attorney. Here at Silver Law Group, our experienced attorneys can evaluate the strength of your claim by reviewing documentation, correspondence, and supporting evidence, then recommending the best strategy for legal recovery.
The attorneys at Silver Law Group have collectively helped both individual and institutional clients recover millions of dollars from investment losses caused by securities fraud. We help accredited investors, such as you, recover losses from fraud through individual litigation, as well as class actions, using our experienced team of lawyers and forensic accountants to maximize recovery against brokerage firms, financial advisors, and any other parties involved.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that we only collect a fee if we successfully secure a settlement or win your case. Contact Silver Law Group for a complimentary consultation to discuss how we can help you recover your losses.
