Frequently Asked Questions

AcreTrader Platform General

Who is AcreTrader Financial, LLC (“AcreTrader”)?

AcreTrader Financial, LLC (“AcreTrader”) is a registered Broker-Dealer and a Member of FINRA/SIPC. In seeking ways to make land a more accessible and approachable investment, our parent company, AcreTrader, Inc. created the AcreTrader platform (“Platform”) to provide investors with direct and convenient access to this asset class. The AcreTrader Platform is built by investment and agriculture professionals who have historically invested in land and other assets. AcreTrader licenses the Platform from AcreTrader, Inc. AcreTrader effectuates securities transactions on the Platform by assisting issuers who are seeking to raise equity through private placements for the purpose of acquiring, improving, developing and operating land investments. AcreTrader receives fees from such issuers for its private placement services. To learn more, please visit the About Us page.

What is AcreTrader’s mission?

Our mission is to empower our customers to Buy and Sell Land Smarter with advanced technology, data, and expertise.

Privacy/Security

Does AcreTrader have good security?

We have taken extensive steps to ensure that all personal data entered into AcreTrader is safe and secure. We use 256-bit encryption, the highest level of encryption commercially available, to ensure that every transaction, financial or otherwise, is processed securely.

What does AcreTrader do with my financial information?

AcreTrader’s vendors will see your personal financial information such as bank account numbers, or accreditation documents for purposes of complying with our obligations to perform Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Customer and Accredited Investor verifications. For bank account linking, staff can see only that a bank account has been linked and its last 4 digits; the full account number is not visible, and none of your login information is captured by AcreTrader or its systems. This information is processed by our third-party providers, North Capital Investment TechnologyDwolla and Plaid. Please see our Privacy Policy for additional information.

Offerings

How does the actual investment process work with AcreTrader?

This video walkthrough demonstrates the online investment process from the point of view of an investor.

An investment is not final until all legal documents are signed and you’ve funded your investment. When you make your investment, the money is held securely in escrow at North Capital Investment Technology. Once the fundraising minimum subscription amount is met, the money is transferred to the title company for the sole purpose of closing on the specific property that is being invested in. Title to each farm is held by the investment vehicle/entity in which investors become members that purchase the individual farm.

Prospective investors are strongly urged to consult their own tax advisors as to all tax consequences of an investment in the Company and to review the risk factors and disclosure set forth under the heading “Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations” in the Company’s risk factors.

 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

These FAQs contain certain forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “intend,” “expect,” “outlook,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “approximately,” “believe,” “could,” “project,” “predict,” or other similar words or expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions, discuss future expectations, describe future plans and strategies, or state other forward-looking information.

The forward-looking statements contained in these FAQs are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments that are difficult to predict. We cannot guarantee future performance, or that future developments affecting us will be as currently anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and should not make an investment decision based solely on these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

Please see Additional Disclosures regarding our offerings and use of our Site here.