The question below lets me know several things, as well as it keeps me on the right side of the law. Being an "Accredited investor" is simply a financial metric. You may not even know if you are, and could be. You are considered "Accredited" if...

#1: Networth Metric. Your net worth is at least $1M+, excluding your personal residence. This measurement includes ALL assets (stocks, bonds, real estate, personal items, gold, silver, etc..) EXCEPT for your personal residence. Also, only the equity in these assets can be counted toward your total net worth;

#2: Annual Income Metric. Your annual income is above $200,000. This is a unique metric, as there is a single filing or joint filing. If you are filing single, you must have made $200,000+ the last 2 years AND are expected to make $200,000+ this year. If you are filing jointly, you and your joint filer must have made $300,000+ the last 2 years AND are expected to make $300,000+ this year.

#3: Licenses Metric. This is a relatively new requirement, but if you have a certification or designation administered by FINRA then you are considered accredited. There are three licenses that would make you qualified; a Series 7, 65, and 82.