Investor Qualification Definitions
Provided for informational purposes only. These are summaries of standards under U.S. federal securities laws and do not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice.
Accredited Investor
Under Rule 501 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933
An individual with income over $200,000 (or $300,000 jointly with a spouse or spousal equivalent) in each of the two most recent years, with the same reasonably expected in the current year; or a net worth over $1 million, individually or jointly, excluding primary residence.
An individual holding a Series 7, 65, or 82 license in good standing, or a 'knowledgeable employee' of a private fund.
An entity with assets or investments exceeding $5 million, or in which all equity owners are themselves accredited investors.
Certain institutions, including banks, insurance companies, registered investment advisers, and qualifying family offices.
Qualified Client
Under Rule 205-3 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, a Qualified Client is an investor who, at the time of investment, meets one of the following thresholds (as adjusted for inflation effective June 29, 2026):
At least $1.4 million in assets under management with the adviser immediately after entering into the advisory contract; or
A net worth greater than $2.7 million, excluding primary residence and related indebtedness.
Qualified Purchasers and knowledgeable employees are also deemed Qualified Clients.
Qualified Purchaser
Under Section 2(a)(51) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, a Qualified Purchaser generally includes:
An individual owning not less than $5 million in investments (including jointly with a spouse who is also a Qualified Purchaser).
A family-owned company owning not less than $5 million in investments, held by two or more close family members or related trusts, estates, or charitable entities.
A trust (not formed to acquire the offered securities) in which the trustee and each settlor independently qualify.
Any person or entity owning and investing on a discretionary basis not less than $25 million in investments, for its own account or the accounts of other Qualified Purchasers.
These definitions are summaries and are qualified in their entirety by the applicable statutes and regulations. Prospective investors will be required to represent and, in certain cases, verify their qualification status in connection with any Kinect Real Estate Partners offering.