The SEC has raised the inflation-adjusted “qualified client” thresholds under Advisers Act Rule 205-3, a change that matters for advisers charging performance-based fees. Effective June 29, 2026, the assets-under-management threshold will increase from $1.1 million to $1.4 million, and the net worth threshold will rise from $2.2 million to $2.7 million, according to the SEC.

For advisers, the update is a practical reminder to review onboarding documents, advisory agreements, and performance-fee processes before the new thresholds take effect. The rule change does not generally apply retroactively to existing relationships, but it will affect new contracts and investors going forward, as reflected in the SEC’s April 28, 2026 order and related release materials from the SEC.

To help you make sense of what this means for you and your clients, read the full article from our friends at SEC³ here.