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About David M. Freedman
David M. Freedman has worked as a financial and legal journalist since 1978. He has served on the editorial staffs of business, trade and professional journals, most recently as senior editor of The Value Examiner (National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts). He is coauthor of Equity Crowdfunding for Investors, published in June 2015 by John Wiley & Sons. Freedman has served as moderator and panelist for several Financial Poise webinars on crowdfunding, angel investing and the JOBS Act of 2012. In addition to finance and law, Dave has written extensively about real estate, economics, social media, natural resources and woodworking. He lives in the Chicago area, and is a member of the Alliance for the Great Lakes.
McCulloch v. Maryland and the Famous Supreme Court Cases that Changed Our Economy
You may not have heard of McCulloch v. Maryland, but this famous supreme court case is one of three that fundamentally changed our nation’s economy. Read More
Private Equity vs. Venture Capital 101
Venture capital is often tucked under the umbrella of private equity, but investors should know the key differences in private equity vs venture capital. Read More
The (Thorough) Art of Evaluating Crowdfunding Sites and Title III Offerings
Crowdfunding investments require introspection on financial and social motivations, as well as due diligence on crowdfunding sites and offering deal terms. Read More
Securities Crowdfunding: Diversification Everyone Can Enjoy
Regulation crowdfunding gives average investors more access to private securities. Determine the maximum you can invest and create your 5-year plan. Read More
How Reliable Are Private Equity Valuations?
Public information can be scarce due to SEC reporting exemptions, making private equity valuations seem unreliable. Can upgraded guidelines fix it? Read More
Let Crowdfunding Fundamentals Be Your Guide
Knowing your crowdfunding fundamentals can help you decipher which crowds you want to “follow” with an investment and which are better left alone. Read More
The Potential of Hedge Fund Returns: Evaluating Risk and Reward
Hedge fund returns can be big even in a bad market, but they are often risky, alternative investments. Do the benefits of hedge funds justify the risk? Read More
Crowdfunded Securities: The Continuing Growth of the Secondary Market
The crowdfunded securities of yesterday were rife with illiquidity. Today, secondary markets for crowdfunded securities have emerged and continue to grow. Read More
Accredited Investor Installment 7: Crowdfunding Under Title III of the Jobs Act
Crowdfunding has evolved from rewards-based funding to equity crowdfunding under Title III of the JOBS Act. Is crowdfunding for you? Read More
Accredited Investor Installment 6: Equity Crowdfunding Under Regulation D
Equity crowdfunding developed under Regulation D matches startups with angel investors in weeks rather than months, shortening timelines all around. Read More