From: James Noel [jnoel@mscmail.biz] Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 4:33 PM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: S7-09-04 It is very important to continue 12bl charges for me to be able to service small accounts (under $100,000) and many over this amount. I can't provide continuous service without compensation. James W. Noel