Date:    05/12/2000  11:36 AM
Subject: File No. 4-433

Comments for the May 23, 2000 Roundtable on Investment Adviser Regulatory Issues
     
To Whom It May Concern:
     
Why does the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) refuse to help a company 
that has requested assistance in complying with federal securities laws?
     
The dialogue below starts with an email from Greg Henninger - CEO 
GekkoTrading.com to Director Richard Walker on April 14, 2000.  The follow-up 
was sent via USPS dated May 3, 2000 by Michael Monticciolo - Staff Attorney for 
the Office of Internet Enforcement.
     
     
(initial communication)
"Mr. Walker; 
     
I am the Chairman and CEO of a corporation (GekkoTrading.com, Inc.) that is 
designing a "chat room" to teach the public how to trade equity options in this 
volatile market. The most pressing and important issue at hand: full compliance 
with SEC rules and regulations. Due to the current environment, I am going to 
err on the cautious side as I approach this task. I would appreciate any advice 
and assistance that you could provide. It is my full intention to be 100% 
compliant with any and all regulations. 
     
With the assistance of the SEC, I believe we can make this type of operation a 
respectable one. Too many individuals have tainted the views that the public has
and it is time to change that. Thank you again for your help."
     
     
(response)
"We appreciate your concerns about fully complying with the federal securities 
laws as you develop an equity options chat room.  Unfortunately, the Division of
Enforcement is not permitted, as a matter of policy, to offer advice regarding 
the interpretation of the federal securities laws, nor can enforcement staff act
as legal counsel for members of the public on private matters.  Therefore, you 
may wish to consult with your own counsel in this matter."
     
     
As clearly demonstrated, GekkoTrading.com is anxious to comply with the 
securities exchange laws, but has received the "cold shoulder" from the SEC 
instead of the expected helpful response.  It is understood that the SEC has the
investing public's best interests at the core of its' existence.  If this is 
true, why would the SEC not want to help a company that also has this same core 
belief?
     
     
Sincerely,
     
     
     
Greg Henninger                                  Kevin Lund 
Chairman and CEO                                President
GekkoTrading.com, Inc.                          GekkoTrading.com, Inc.