Date:    05/08/2000  5:16 PM

Subject: Re: File No. S7-25-99

I vehemently oppose this rule, and have made my feelings clear to my 
congressman as well.  It is inherently unfair to both investment advisors 
that are required to register, and investors who will be afforded less 
protection.  Enacting the rule will degrade the stature of teh SEC.
     
David L. Berman, CFP, CLU
Berman Financial Group, LLC