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Ryan Garr Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

As a former FINRA RIA, I have demonstrated the requisite qualifications to sell capital markets products to my customers. Gauging an individual investor's suitability based on net worth is not only misguided, it's also insulting. I should be able to invest in whichever product I deem appropriate. Particularly at a small amount. Without some bureaucrat's input who knows nothing about my investment strategy nor financial acumen. I don't rely on a broker to make financial decisions for me. Why should a regulator do that?

Doug Schrock Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I am very concerned to hear that you, as a regulatory body, want to take away the option for investors to invest in inverse funds. These funds are and have been a big part of my investment strategies over the years as an investment option to protect my downside risks in periods of market volatility. I, as an individual investor, should have the option to choose what I want to invest in.......not some government regulator. Additionally, i totally understand how these investments work and the risks involved.