Final Order Denying Petition for Waiver of Rule 69W-600.0024, FAC

Index: OFR 2026 - 258 / DOCKETED \ 1 /19/2026 ST ATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION In Re: EVAN ZLOTNICK, Petition for Variance or Waiver from Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code, Case Number: 133947-SR Petitioner. FINAL ORDER DENYING ZLOTNICK'S PETITION FOR VARIANCE OR WAIVER FROM RULE 69W-600.0021, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS This matter is before the State of Florida, Office of Financial Regulation ("Office"), on the request for a variance or waiver from Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code (hereinafter "Petition"), submitted November 13, 2025, by Evan Zlotnick ("Zlotnick"). Pursuant to section 120.542(8), Florida Statutes, the Office enters this Final Order Denying Zlotnick's Petition for Variance or Waiver from Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code, and in support thereof, makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of law: FINDINGS OF FACT

1. On February 11, 2026, the Office issued a Notice oflntent to Enter a Final Order Denying Zlotnick's Petition for Variance or Waiver from Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code, and Notice of Rights ("Notice of Intent") via United States Postal Service ("USPS") mail and email. The Notice of Intent gave notice of the Office's intent to enter a Final Order Denying Zlotnick's Petition for Variance or Waiver from Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code, as Zlotnick has not met the criteria for variance or waiver provided by section 120.542(2), Florida Statutes. The Notice of Intent is attached hereto as Exhibit I.

2. The Notice of Intent had attached thereto a Notice of Rights, which fully advised Zlotnick that he had twenty-one (21) days after issuance of the Notice within which to petition the Office for an administrative hearing to contest the allegations set forth in the Notice of Intent and that failure to do so would constitute a waiver of such right.

3. The Notice oflntent was sent to Zlotnick on February 11, 2026, via USPS mail.

4. The Notice oflntent was sent to Zlotnick via email on February 11, 2026. The email is attached hereto as Exhibit II.

5. Zlotnick's response to the Notice of Intent was to be filed with the Office on or before March 9, 2026. As of the date of this Final Order, Zlotnick has failed to file a petition for hearing or to file any other document with the Office in response to the Notice of Intent.

6. The facts alleged in the Notice of Intent, being uncontested by Zlotnick, are accepted as true and correct, incorporated herein by reference, and adopted by the Office as Findings of Fact for purposes of this Final Order. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

7. The Office is responsible for the administration and enforcement of chapter 517, Florida Statutes, and has jurisdiction over the subject matter and Zlotnick pursuant to chapters 120 and 517, Florida Statutes.

8. Subsection 120.60(3), Florida Statutes, sets forth the following service requirements: Each applicant shall be given written notice, personally or by mail, that the agency intends to grant or deny, or has granted or denied, the application for license. The notice must state with particularity the grounds or basis for the issuance or denial of the license, except when issuance is a ministerial act. Unless waived, a copy of the notice shall be delivered or mailed to each party's attorney ofrecord and to each person who has made a written request for notice of agency action. Each notice must inform the recipient of the basis for the agency decision, inform the recipient of any administrative 2

hearing pursuant to ss. 120.569 and 120.57 or judicial review pursuant to s. 120.68 which may be available, indicate the procedure that must be followed, and state the applicable time limits. The issuing agency shall certify the date the notice was mailed or delivered, and the notice and the certification must be filed with the agency clerk. 9. The Office's issuance of the Notice of Intent as set forth in paragraphs one (1) through four (4) above complies with the service requirements provided in subsection 120.60(3), Florida Statutes. 10. Zlotnick's failure to file a petition for hearing or to file any other document in compliance with Rules 28-106.201, 28-106.2015, or 28-106.301, Florida Administrative Code, constitutes a waiver of Zlotnick's right to an administrative hearing. See Rule 28-106.111(4), Fla. Admin. Code. 11. Zlotnick has not alleged any basis for equitable tolling. See Patz v. Dep 't of Health, Fla. Bd. Of Med., 864 So. 2d 79 (Fla. 3d DCA 2003). 12. The legal conclusions that form the basis for the denial of Zlotnick's Petition for Variance or Waiver from Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code, set forth in the Notice of Intent, being uncontested by Zlotnick, are accepted as true and correct, incorporated herein by reference, and adopted by the Office as Conclusions of Law for purposes of this Final Order. [ Remainder of page intentionally blank] 3

Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is hereby ORDERED: Zlotnick's Petition for Variance or Waiver from Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code, is hereby DENIED. DONE and ORDERED this \ ~ day of May, 2026, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. NOTICE OF RIGHTS A PARTY WHO IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THIS FINAL ORDER IS ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 120.68, FLORIDA STATUTES. REVIEW PROCEEDINGS ARE GOVERNED BY THE FLORIDA RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE. SUCH PROCEEDINGS ARE COMMENCED BY FILING THE ORIGINAL NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE AGENCY CLERK FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION AS FOLLOWS: By U.S. Mail, Fax or Email Agency Clerk Office of Financial Regulation P.O. Box 8050 Tallahassee Florida 32314-8050 Phone: (850) 410-9889 Fax: (850) 410-9663 Email: Agency.Clerk@flofr.gov OR By Hand Delivery Agency Clerk 4 Office of Financial Regulation Office of General Counsel The Fletcher Building 101 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Phone: (850) 410-9889

A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF APPEAL, ACCOMPANIED BY THE FILING FEES AS REQUIRED BY LAW, MUST ALSO BE FILED WITH THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL, FIRST DISTRICT, 2000 DRAYTON DRIVE, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0950, OR WITH THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL IN THE APPELLATE DISTRICT WHERE THE PARTY RESIDES. THE NOTICE OF APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH BOTH THE AGENCY CLERK FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION AND THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE RENDITION OF THE ORDER TO BE REVIEWED. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this }~ay of May, 2026, a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished by U.S. mail and email to the following: Evan Zlotnick 11836 Windmill Lake Dr. Boynton Beach, FL 33473 Ezlotnick210 l@gmail.com 5 l Regulation 8050 32314-8050 Email: Agency.Clerk@flofr.gov Tel: (850) 410-9889

STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION In Re: EVAN ZLOTNICK, Petition for Variance or Waiver from Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code, Petitioner. Case Number: 133947-SR

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER A FINAL ORDER DENYING ZLOTNICK’S PETITION FOR VARIANCE OR WAIVER FROM RULE 69W-600.0021, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS This matter is before the State of Florida, Office of Financial Regulation (“Office”), on the request for a variance or waiver from Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code (hereinafter “Petition”), submitted November 13, 2025, by Evan Zlotnick (“Petitioner”), Central Registration Depository (“CRD”) Number 5755632. Section 120.542(8), Florida Statutes, provides that an order granting or denying a petition for variance or waiver “shall contain a statement of the relevant facts and reasons supporting the agency’s action.” Having considered all relevant facts and pertinent law, the Office enters this NOTICE of its intent to enter a Final Order DENYING the Petition for variance or waiver from Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code. [Remainder of this page intentionally blank] EXHIBIT I (TO FINAL ORDER)

STATEMENT OF FACTS

1. On November 13, 2025, the Office received the Petition requesting a variance or waiver of what the Petitioner characterized as “a waiver of the requirement to retake the Series 65 examination.”0F 1 (See Exhibit A)

2. Rule 69W-600.0024, Florida Administrative Code, concerns the application for registration as an associated person of an investment adviser or federal covered adviser. This rule contains various obligations, including the submission of an application, the identification of the advisory firm with which the applicant seeks registration as an associated person, the payment of an assessment fee, the submission of fingerprints, the identification of civil, criminal or administrative legal proceedings, and the submission of examination qualifications. The rule also addresses multiple registration, grandfathering provisions for applicants registered in other jurisdictions, and exemptions from examination qualifications for applicants holding current specified professional designations.

3. As to examination qualifications, Rule 69W-600.0024(6), Florida Administrative Code, in pertinent part provides: (6) Examinations/Qualifications. (a) Every applicant for registration shall execute and submit a statement attesting to said applicant’s knowledge and review of the Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act, as contained in the Form U4. (b) Every applicant for registration shall provide the Office with one of the following: 1 The Petition states that the rule from which variance or waiver is requested is Rule 69W￾600.0021, Florida Administrative Code, which concerns the effect of law enforcement records on applications for registration as associated persons. Later in the Petition, Petitioner requests a waiver of “the requirement to retake the Series 65 examination.” Rule 69W-600.0024(6)(b), Florida Administrative Code, concerns applications for registration of associated persons of investment advisers and federal covered advisers and requires the submission of examination qualifications. Since the remainder of the Petition focuses on the examination requirements, the Office will treat this Petition as if it is requesting a waiver of Rule 69W-600.0024, Florida Administrative Code. EXHIBIT I (TO FINAL ORDER)

4. Proof of passing, within two years of the date of application for registration, the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination (Series 65); or

5. Proof of passing, within two years of the date of application for registration, the General Securities Representative Examination (Series 7), the Uniform Combined State Law Examination (Series 66), and proof of passing within four years of the date of application for registration, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination. The following applicants will be considered to have passed the SIE Examination: a. Applicants whose registration as an associated person was terminated between October 1, 2014, and September 30, 2018, provided they re-register as an associated person within four years from the date of their last registration; b. Applicants who registered as an associated person prior to October 1, 2018, and who continue to maintain those registrations on or after October 1, 2018. (c) Applicants who meet one of the following conditions satisfy the examination requirements of paragraph (6)(b) of this rule, except the Office may require additional examinations for any applicants found to have violated any state or federal securities law: 1.a. Applicants who passed either the Series 65 examination or both the Series 7 and Series 66 examinations; and b. Have not had a lapse in registration as an associated person of an investment adviser or federal covered adviser in any jurisdiction in the United States for a period exceeding two years. c. Periods of time during which an applicant provides advisory services for compensation on behalf of a dealer, a federal covered adviser, or an investment adviser, in any jurisdiction in the United States that does not require such persons to register as an associated person of the dealer, federal covered adviser, or investment adviser on whose behalf such advisory services were performed, will not be considered a lapse in registration for purposes of this paragraph. 2.a. Applicants who were previously registered with the Office as an associated person of an investment adviser or federal covered adviser; and b. Have not had a lapse in registration as an associated person of an investment adviser or federal covered adviser in any jurisdiction in the United States for a period exceeding two years.

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(f) The examination requirement for associated persons of an investment adviser or federal covered adviser shall not apply to an applicant who currently holds one of the following professional designations:

1. Certified Financial Planner (TM) or (CFP®) awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.;

2. Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) awarded by the American College of Financial Services;

3. Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) awarded by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants;

4. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) awarded by the CFA Institute; or

5. Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) awarded by the Investment & Wealth Institute. EXHIBIT I (TO FINAL ORDER)

6. Section 517.12, Florida Statutes, is implemented by Rule 69W-600.0024, Florida Administrative Code, and provides in pertinent part as follows: 517.12 Registration of dealers, associated persons, intermediaries, and investment advisers. — . . . . (3) No investment adviser or associated person of an investment adviser or federal covered adviser shall engage in business from offices in this state, or render investment advice to persons of this state, by mail or otherwise, unless the federal covered adviser has made a notice-filing with the office pursuant to s. 517.1201 or the investment adviser is registered pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and associated persons of the federal covered adviser or investment adviser have been registered with the office pursuant to this section. . . . . (8) The commission or office may require the applicant or one or more principals or general partners, or natural persons exercising similar functions, or any associated person applicant to successfully pass oral or written examinations. . . . the commission may waive the examination process when it determines that such examinations are not in the public interest. The office shall waive the examination requirements for any person who has passed any tests as prescribed in s. 15(b)(7) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that relates to the position to be filled by the applicant.

7. As set forth in Rule 69W-600.0024(6)(b), Florida Administrative Code, qualifications for registration may be demonstrated, as to this category, by: 1) providing proof of passing, within two years of the date of application for registration, the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination (Series 65); or 2) providing proof of passing three examinations: a) the General Securities Representative Examination (“Series 7”), within two years of the date of application; b) the Uniform Combined State Law Examination (“Series 66”), within two years of the date of application; and c) the Securities Industry Essentials (“SIE”) Examination, within four years of the date of application.

8. The Series 65 examination covers topics that have been determined to be necessary to provide investment advice to clients including the following: economic factors and business EXHIBIT I (TO FINAL ORDER)

information; investment vehicle characteristics; client investment recommendations and strategies; and laws, regulations, and guidelines, including prohibition of unethical business practices. The Series 65 examination consists of 130 multiple-choice questions and 10 pretest questions and is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). 7. Petitioner asserts the following as the basis for the variance or waiver and the Office notes other relevant facts: a. Petitioner requests a “waiver of the requirement to retake the Series 65 examination due to a lapse in registration.” b. Petitioner states that “[t]he purpose of the rule has been met through ongoing professional engagement, and the lapse resulted from administrative circumstances rather than a break in industry participation.” c. Petitioner states that his registration “lapsed solely because [Petitioner’s] prior firm chose not to maintain [Petitioner’s] Series 65 registration, not due to inactivity, disciplinary action, or voluntary withdrawal from the industry.” d. Petitioner states that he “successfully passed the Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam and was previously registered in good standing as an Investment Adviser Representative in Florida.” e. The Office notes that Petitioner passed the Series 65 exam on July 19, 2016. Petitioner was last registered as an associated person of an investment adviser or federal covered adviser on June 19, 2017. Accordingly, unless Petitioner applied for registration as an associated person of an investment adviser or federal covered adviser on or before June 19, 2019, and such registration was subsequently granted, Petitioner’s Series 65 exam results would have expired. EXHIBIT I (TO FINAL ORDER)

f. Petitioner states that “[r]equiring [Petitioner] to retake the exam would constitute an unreasonable administrative and economic hardship, given that [Petitioner] remain[s] current in the field and continue[s] to satisfy the statutory purpose of investor protection and professional competency.” g. Petitioner states that “[t]he purpose of Chapter 517, Florida Statutes (Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act), and Rule 69W-600.0021, F.A.C., is to ensure the individuals providing investment advice are competent and qualified. Because [Petitioner has] remained continuously engage in the securities industry, maintained other professional licenses, and completed ongoing compliance training, the intent of the rule has been fully achieved.” h. Petitioner states that “[a]pproval of this petition would serve the public interest by allowing an experienced, qualified professional to continue advising Florida investors without unnecessary regulatory burden.” i. The Office notes that Petitioner does not state whether the variance or waiver requested is permanent or temporary. j The Office notes that the Petition is not properly captioned, failing to utilize “Petition for (Variance from) or (Waiver of) Rule (Citation).” 8. Pursuant to and in compliance with Rule 28-104.005(1), Florida Administrative Code, the Office published notice of the Petition, as required. The notice appeared in the Florida Administrative Register at Volume 51, Number 227, published November 21, 2025. 9. The Office did not receive any comments on the Petition. EXHIBIT I (TO FINAL ORDER)

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 10. The Office is responsible for the administration and enforcement of chapter 517, Florida Statutes, and the rules promulgated thereunder. The Office has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the Petition pursuant to section 20.121(3)(a)2., Florida Statutes, and chapters 120 and 517, Florida Statutes. The Office is the proper state agency to receive, process, and render a ruling on a petition for a waiver or variance involving chapter 517, Florida Statutes, and the rules promulgated thereunder. 11. Section 120.542(1), Florida Statutes, provides in part: Strict application of uniformly applicable rule requirements can lead to unreasonable, unfair, and unintended results in particular instances. The Legislature finds that it is appropriate in such cases to adopt a procedure for agencies to provide relief to persons subject to regulation. 12. Section 120.542(2), Florida Statutes, provides: Variances and waivers shall be granted when the person subject to the rule demonstrates that the purpose of the underlying statute will be or has been achieved by other means by the person and when application of a rule would create a substantial hardship or would violate principles of fairness. For purposes of this section, “substantial hardship” means a demonstrated economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the person requesting the variance or waiver. For purposes of this section, “principles of fairness” are violated when the literal application of a rule affects a particular person in a manner significantly different from the way it affects other similarly situated persons who are subject to the rule. 13. Section 120.542(5), Florida Statutes, provides in part: A person who is subject to regulation by an agency rule may file a petition with that agency, . . . requesting a variance or waiver from the agency’s rule. In addition to any requirements mandated by the uniform rules, each petition shall specify: (a) The rule from which a variance or waiver is requested. (b) The type of action requested. (c) The specific facts that would justify a waiver or variance for the petitioner. (d) The reason why the variance or the waiver requested would serve the purposes of the underlying statute. EXHIBIT I (TO FINAL ORDER)

14. Rule 28-104.002(2), Florida Administrative Code, further provides that a petition for variance or waiver must include the following information: (2) The petition must include the following information: (a) The caption shall read: Petition for (Variance from) or (Waiver of) Rule (Citation); (b) The name, address, any e-mail address, telephone number, and any facsimile number of the petitioner, if the party is not represented by an attorney or a qualified representative; (c) The name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, and any facsimile number of the attorney or qualified representative of the petitioner, if any; (d) The applicable rule or portion of the rule; (e) The citation to the statute the rule is implementing; (f) The type of action requested; (g) The specific facts that demonstrate a substantial hardship or a violation of principles of fairness that would justify a waiver or variance for the petitioner; (h) The reason why the variance or the waiver requested would serve the purposes of the underlying statute; and (i) A statement whether the variance or waiver is permanent or temporary. If the variance or waiver is temporary, the petition shall include the dates indicating the duration of the requested variance or waiver.
15. The Office makes the following findings regarding the criteria for waiver provided by section 120.542(2), Florida Statutes, as it pertains to Rule 69W-600.0024(6), Florida Administrative Code: a. The Office finds that the Petition fails to specify whether the variance or waiver requested is permanent or temporary. b. The Office finds that the Petition is not properly captioned. c. The Office finds that the Petition does not cite to the statute the rule is implementing, section 517.12, Florida Statutes, but states that the purpose of the underlying statute “is to ensure that individuals providing investment advice are competent and qualified.” The Petition vaguely alludes to the fact that Petitioner “remained continuously engaged in the securities industry, maintained other professional licenses, and completed EXHIBIT I (TO FINAL ORDER)

ongoing compliance training” without further explanation or comparison as to why these facts demonstrate that Petitioner is competent or qualified or otherwise satisfy the purpose of the underlying statute. Accordingly, the Office finds that the Petition has not demonstrated that the purpose of the underlying statute, section 517.12, Florida Statutes, implemented by the rule requirement to have timely passed the examination requirements, has been satisfied as to Petitioner’s qualifications and knowledge. d. The Office finds that the Petition did not demonstrate that application of Rule 69W-600.0024(6), Florida Administrative Code, as to Petitioner, would create a substantial hardship. Petitioner states that having to “retake the exam would constitute an unreasonable administrative and economic hardship.” However, the Petition does not provide specific details about the administrative or economic hardship. Further, as posed in the Petition, Petitioner’s “registration lapsed solely because [Petitioner’s] prior firm chose not to maintain [Petitioner’s] Series 65 registration” causing Petitioner’s Series 65 exam results to expire and thereby necessitating Petitioner having to re-satisfy the exam requirements and experience possible hardship associated therewith, not the application of Rule 69W-600.0024(6), Florida Administrative Code. e. Additionally, the Office finds that the Petition fails to clearly identify or delineate the specific way(s) Rule 69W-600.0024(6), Florida Administrative Code, violates principles of fairness by affecting Petitioner in a manner significantly different from the way it affects other similarly situated persons who must take or retake an examination. Further, the Office notes that Petitioner is in no different position relative to retaking the Series 65 exam or taking the Series 66 exam than any other person who must retake or take these exams. EXHIBIT I (TO FINAL ORDER)

Based on the foregoing Statement of Facts and Conclusions of Law, the Office concludes that Petitioner has not met the criteria for variance or waiver provided by section 120.542(2), Florida Statutes. PROPOSED AGENCY ACTION Upon consideration of the factual statement set forth above and applicable law, NOTICE is hereby given that the Office intends to enter a Final Order DENYING Zlotnick’s Petition for variance or waiver of Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code, subject only to the Notice of Rights contained herein. Dated: ______________ ______________________________ Kerry Finegan Director Division of Securities NOTICE OF RIGHTS PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 120.569 AND 120.57, FLORIDA STATUTES, YOU MAY REQUEST A HEARING TO CONTEST THIS ACTION BY THE OFFICE. REQUESTS FOR SUCH A HEARING MUST COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF RULES 28-106.104(2), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RULE 28- 106.201, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, OR RULE 28-106.301, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND MUST BE FILED WITH: By U.S. Mail, Fax or Email OR By Hand Delivery Agency Clerk Agency Clerk Office of Financial Regulation Office of Financial Regulation Office of General Counsel Office of General Counsel P.O. Box 8050 The Fletcher Building Tallahassee, Florida 32314-8050 101 East Gaines Street Phone: (850) 410-9889 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 2/9/26 EXHIBIT I (TO FINAL ORDER)

Fax: (850) 410-9663 Phone: (850) 410-9889 Email: Agency.Clerk@flofr.gov YOUR REQUEST MUST BE FILED WITH THE AGENCY WITHIN TWENTY￾ONE (21) DAYS OF THE ISSUANCE OF THIS NOTICE. YOUR FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF ISSUANCE WILL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF YOUR RIGHT TO REQUEST A HEARING AND THE OFFICE’S PROPOSED AGENCY ACTION WILL BECOME FINAL. IF YOU REQUEST A HEARING, YOU WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL OR OTHER QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVE; TO OFFER TESTIMONY, EITHER ORAL OR WRITTEN; TO CALL AND CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES, AND TO HAVE SUBPOENAS AND SUBPOENAS DUCES TECUM ISSUED ON YOUR BEHALF. PURSUANT TO SECTION 120.573, FLORIDA STATUTES, MEDIATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this 11th day of February, 2026, a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished by U.S. mail and email to the following: Evan Zlotnick 11836 Windmill Lake Dr. Boynton Beach, FL 33473 Ezlotnick2101@gmail.com

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From: White, Ryann To: "Ezlotnick2101@gmail.com" Subject: SERVICE OF DOCUMENT: OFR LEGAL CASE NO. 133947-SR; In Re: Evan Zlotnick, Petition for Waiver from Rule 69W-600.0021, F.A.C. Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 1:00:00 PM Attachments: Zlotnick NOI to Enter FO Final 2.11.26.pdf Zlotnick Petition for Rule Variance or Waiver - EXHIBIT A.pdf image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png Good afternoon, Please find attached Notice of Intent to Enter a Final Order Denying Zlotnick’s Petition for Waiver from Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code, and Notice of Rights issued today via U.S. mail in the above-referenced matter. Regards, Ryann E. White Assistant General Counsel Office of Financial Regulation Office of General Counsel 200 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0375 Office: (850) 410-9500 Direct: (850) 410-9803 Promoting a safe marketplace for financial success Connect with OFR! Please note that pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statutes, correspondence with the Office of Financial Regulation is considered public record. This correspondence is available to the EXHIBIT II (TO FINAL ORDER)

public upon request unless exempt from disclosure. EXHIBIT II (TO FINAL ORDER)