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What net worth test can qualify an individual as accredited?
Net worth over $1 million, excluding the primary residence.
- Over $1 million excluding the primary residence ✔
- Over $100,000 including every home
- Any positive net worth
Why: An individual may qualify with net worth over $1 million alone or with a spouse or partner. The primary residence is excluded from this calculation.
Huh, didn't know that: Income is not the only route to accredited-investor status.
The balance sheet left home because the primary residence was excluded.
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References
Answer: Over $1 million excluding the primary residence. An individual may qualify with net worth over $1 million alone or with a spouse or partner. The primary residence is excluded from this calculation.
- Accredited Investors www.sec.gov/resources-small-businesses/smallbiz-essentials-accredited-investors-what-does-my-small-business-need-know
They have a net worth over $1 million, excluding their primary residence
Checked 2026-10-11.
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