Subject: File No. S7-14-08
From: Joseph W Phelps

August 4, 2008

Equity Index Annuities are not products needing a Security License. It is a fixed product with a GUARANTEED RETURN with the possibility for client to earn above guaranteed stated return. Client can not go negative other than surrender charges which need be disclosed.
Why not require Bank loans to be handled only by Registered Representatives? Loans are speculative. Example Fannie Mae and Fannie Mac.