Series 79 practice questioneasyRegulation D
Which of the following investors would automatically qualify as an accredited investor under Regulation D?
- AIndividual with $500,000 net worth and $300,000 annual income
- BTrust with $3 million in assets and a non-accredited trustee
- CIndividual with $100,000 annual income for each of the past 3 years
- DBank regulated by a federal or state agency✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Why D — Bank regulated by a federal or state agency
Banks are specifically listed as accredited investors, regardless of assets or income. The other scenarios do not necessarily qualify under the accredited investor definition.
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