How does private equity stock work?

This is a good question. When you were awarded your equity award as an employee, you should have received a TON of documentation that explains...

Does the New York Stock Exchange keep business records for the companies that have stock exchange symbols currently active?

If this company is still actively trading and listed on the NYSE, then there should be loads of information filed every quarter that you can find...

It is highly illegal for a regular individual who isn't a licensed broker/dealer to solicit investments from individuals. Also keep in mind that...

If am I able to by more of the same stock at a higher value then market value to help the stock price raise before I sell the st

You need to be very careful. It sounds like you are trying to manipulate the price of a stock which is highly illegal. People go to jail for this...

What is the optimal/recommended business structure? Which state should this structure be in?How quickly can setup be completed?

All of the previous answers are correct, you cannot charge a "finders fee" to invest other people's money without a license from FINRA. However,...

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How much time does it take to draft, file and get Form S-1 approved by the regulator? Is Form 10 reg better for OTC listing?

There are so many factors involved, but in general most small issuers should file a Form S-1 rather than a Form 10. Usually a small company would...

What are my rights as an unaccredited investor, and is there a way to get my money back before July?

You have loads of rights as an unaccredited investor who, it sounds like, didn't receive adequate disclosure documentation at the time of...

Best legal structure for 3 partners to pool funds together to invest in pre-IPO companies?

I would probably put together a Delaware LLC. I like Nevada but recently their fees went up and you also have to disclose the managers on the...

Employee stock in a company, I want to cash out. How to evaluate how much shares are worth?

Some states allow minority shareholders valuation (usually called appraisal) rights, which means in some cases that you can actually force the...