Subject: File No. S7-14-08
From: Cynthia Scott
Affiliation: Ameriprise Financial Services

July 10, 2008

I absolutely believe that the indexed annuities should be considered a security. Insurance agents have no idea what they are selling and are not qualified to provide indexed annuities as a solution. If they want to continue providing this product as a solution they can become licensed.

Clients need to be protected from predators armed with only a simple insurance license.