Subject: File No. S7-14-08
From: Lou D Partazana
Affiliation: President, Rex Dean Financial

September 4, 2008

Here here As a registered rep. and an insurance professional, I applaud your actions. Equity indexed products are securities and should be regulated. Insurance agents with no background in investments have no business preying on trusting consumers. How can I assist you in your quest?

Lou Partazana
Rex Dean Financial