From: Robert C. Skelly, CLU, ChFC
Sent: April 11, 2005
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File No. S7-06-04


Dear Mr. Katz:

I oppose the new disclosure requirements for mutual funds and variable annuities.

Thank you. Robert C. Skelly

Robert C. Skelly, CLU, ChFC
Financial Representative
285 Riverside Avenue, Suite 200, Westport, CT 06880
203-221-5244
203-221-5203
robert.skelly@nmfn.com
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