Private Funds offer unique and varied opportunities in the securities industry. With these opportunities come a complicated legal minefield as to navigating the rules and regulations of operating a Private Fund.
Generally, advisers to funds either must file as an Exempt Reporting Adviser, or “ERA”, or register as an adviser to a Private Fund.
One of the most important SEC filings for advisers to private funds is the Form PF. Form PF is required to be filed when:
- The advisory firm is registered or required to federally register with the SEC as an investment adviser, AND
- The advisory firm manages one or more private funds, AND
- The advisory firm manages at least $150 million in private fund assets under management as of the last day of the most recently completed fiscal year.