This article is the third and final part in a series discussing trusts in the context of certain common investor thresholds for investment in private securities. This article will examine trusts as “qualified purchasers” under the Investment Company Act.

What is the Investment Company Act and Why Does It Matter?

The Investment Company Act of

This article is the second of a three-part series discussing trusts in the context of certain common investor thresholds for investment in private securities. This article will examine trusts as “qualified clients” under the Advisers Act.

What is the Advisers Act and Who Does It Affect?

Broadly speaking, the Advisers Act regulates the activities of

Investments in private markets are rapidly becoming an essential part of a well-rounded investment portfolio, especially for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. According to Ernst & Young, the assets under management in private markets more than doubled from $9.7 trillion in 2012 to $22.6 trillion in 2022. This growth is projected to continue, with an estimated $72.6 trillion expected to be transferred to heirs by 2045, marking the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history.