From: Scott Ponder [scott@ponderfinancial.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 11:50 AM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: file No. S7-25-99 I urge you to withdraw the proposed rule "Certain Broker-Dealers Deemed Not To Be Investment Advisers" Thank You, R. Scott Ponder, MBA, CFP President Ponder Financial Group Registered Representative FSC Securities Corporation License #0759303 Phone:(650) 726-0850 Fax: (650) 726-0849 Scott@ponderfinancial.com