If you have the means to do proper due diligence, then you can find a way to get your investment dollars into the hands of someone who can invest for you, even

If you have the means to do proper due diligence, then you can find a way to get your investment dollars into the hands of someone who can invest for you, even if you can't meet the requirements to be an accredited investor. While we have many laws that propagate classism in the US, I have a hard time thinking this particular law doesn't overwhelmingly protect those who might otherwise jump on a "stock tip" their buddy told them about.