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Join the CfPA for a special anniversary webinar marking 10 years of Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), a milestone moment to reflect, assess, and look ahead.

We’ll begin with “How It Started,” revisiting the early days of Reg CF through the voices of those who helped bring it to life. Hear from Jenny Kassan, a key early advocate who witnessed the journey from policy discussions to the JOBS Act becoming law, and gain insight into the original vision behind regulated investment crowdfunding.

Then we’ll turn to “How It’s Going,” with Woodie Neiss of Crowdfund Capital Advisors, who will walk us through a decade of Reg CF market data. This segment will break down what the last 10 years actually look like in numbers, including:
-What the last decade of Reg CF actually looks like in numbers
-Where it has exceeded expectations
-Where it hasn’t lived up to its promise
-And what those gaps imply for founders, investors, and policymakers.

We’ll close with an interactive audience Q&A and a forward-looking discussion on what the next 10 years of Reg CF could and should look like.

Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_psSIaLMxQu62hD3jxPvhDg

We are pleased to welcome Julian Haffner to the CfPA Board. Julian brings over two decades of legal expertise across venture capital, private equity, and entertainment law, along with deep experience in Regulation Crowdfunding and alternative capital formation. As Chief Legal Officer of CineBlock and a Member at Gordon Feinblatt LLC, his leadership and commitment to expanding access to capital for underrepresented founders will be an invaluable asset to our mission. We are excited to have Julian join us and contribute his insight at the intersection of law, innovation, and economic empowerment.

We’re pleased to welcome Greg Burke to our Board. He is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business, with research focused on the economics of investment crowdfunding in the United States. We’re excited to have his insight and expertise supporting our mission.

The CfPA was invited by the House Financial Services Committee to submit comments on the proposed INVEST Act. We were thrilled that the proposed legislation included some of the policies we have been advocating for for years. We submitted a letter of support for the sections that will make Regulated Investment Crowdfunding friendlier and more accessible. The INVEST Act passed the House on December 11, 2025, with a strong bipartisan vote of 302 yeas to 123 nays.

Take Action Today:

Email or call your Senators to express support for the provisions of the INVEST Act that improve capital access for small businesses. Feel free to use CfPA’s letter as a template, it is linked HERE.

Tune in on December 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET for a FREE webinar featuring Brian Belley, the incoming CfPA President, as he presents his 2026 vision for the CfPA and the future of our industry. A session you won’t want to miss!

Brian Belley is an aerospace engineer turned tech entrepreneur with a keen eye for innovative financing in the startup ecosystem. As the founder of Crowdwise and VentureWallet, which were acquired by Kingscrowd in 2021, Brian now serves as Kingscrowd’s CTO. With over 220 personal angel investments under his belt (Reg CF, Reg A+, and Reg D), he's deeply entrenched in the regulated investment crowdfunding landscape, offering invaluable insights to both startups and investors. Beyond his executive roles, Brian is an active board member for the Crowdfunding Professional Association and a passionate advocate for growth and innovation in the industry. Drawing from his diverse experiences, from leading engineering teams at BAE Systems to founding multiple ventures, Brian brings a unique perspective to the evolving world of business finance.

Don’t miss this inspiring session. Reserve your spot now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zBwuEGSqStGZYZx-9ySqHA