From: Kate Vieh [kate.vieh@ronblue.com] Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 3:59 PM To: 'rule-comments@sec.gov' Subject: File No. S7-25-99 I am extremely opposed to the proposed SEC rule exempting certain broker-dealer activities from the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. Consumers and the public are best served by professionals who provide financial planning advice acting in a fiduciary capacity, and who thoroughly disclose any financial and other conflicts of interests. I urge you to withdraw the proposed rule. ____________ Ronald Blue & Co., LLC Financial, Estate, Tax & Investment Counsel Kate Vieh 2100 River Edge Parkway, Suite 1150, Atlanta, GA 30328-4656 Tel (770) 308-2755 Fax (770) 644-9907 Toll free (800) 987-2987 kate.vieh@ronblue.com * www.ronblue.com