I am a journalist who has covered the retail securities industry full-time for more than 13 years. As such, I am running as a Public Governor candidate. Over my career as a journalist (and former broker), I have covered many issues of interest to the broker/dealer community-net capital, T+3, numerous rules and regs, continuing education, Y2K, market-reform issues, as well as the SEC's historic 1996 Remedial Sanctions Order against the NASD. I know innumerable people in the industry, and have seen firsthand how the industry is run and regulated at the highest levels.

My industry expertise, I believe, makes me the perfect candidate to fill a public board seat. I have an outspoken reputation for speaking out and defending the interests of the little guy--investors, registered reps and small broker/dealers. I would be honored to be your INDEPENDENT nominee for the NASD Board of Governors. I urge you to sign the petition that will put my name and other INDEPENDENT candidates on the ballot. Thank you for your support!"

Sincerely,