Rule 409A. SIPC Disclosures

This rule is no longer applicable effective August 17, 2009.

Member organizations must advise each customer in writing, upon the opening of an account and at least annually thereafter, that they may obtain information about the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), including the SIPC Brochure, by contacting SIPC, and shall provide the Web site address and telephone number of SIPC. If a clearing agreement pursuant to Rule 382 exists, the requirements of this rule may be delegated to either the introducing firm or the clearing firm.