From: Richard Cortright [richardcortright@msn.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 12:20 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: S7-09-04

I am a Registered Representative  who serves more of the "average American."  My 
average client portfolio is less than $100,000.  Without the 12B-1 fees, I would 
not be able to adequately give my clients the attention they deserve.

I urge that the rule allowing 12B-1 fees not be revoked.

Richard R. Cortright CFP, MBA
745 Grand Avenue, #101
St. Paul, MN  55105
(651) 224-3200