June 25, 2002From: sales [fpmcsales@speakeasy.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 12:51 PM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: Opppsition to Perposed Broker Dealer Exemption File # S7-25-99 June 25, 2002 George Paniculam President As an Investment Advisor Practitioner I am with the FPA in its opposition to the proposed rule to permit Broker-Dealer Exception from registration as RIA. Thank You, George Paniculam MBA, CFP Financial Planning & Management Center, Inc. (FPMC) Certified Financial Planners & Registered Investment Advisors Registered Representative with Securities America, Inc.( SAI) Registered Broker / Dealer Member NASD, SIPC (SAI) and (FPMC) are not affiliated. 9191 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, Maryland 21042, (410) 461-2411, FAX (410) 461-2436, Outside Baltimore (800) 348-449