This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Hedge funds and private equity are unregistered securities suitable only for accredited investors who meet specific income or net worth tests. - The net worth calculation for an accredited investor explicitly excludes the value of their primary residence, a common exam trap. - These investments are characterized by limited liquidity, often enforced by multi-year lock-up periods during which shares cannot be sold. - The use of leverage is a key strategy to amplify returns, but it also significantly magnifies the risk of loss, a critical disclosure point. - They typically feature a high "2 and 20" fee structure and fund of funds structures can lead to multiple layers of fees for the investor. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep