FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT NO. 2023079254301 TO: Department of Enforcement Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) RE: Michael Craig Brickman (Respondent) Former Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative CRD No. 4042866 Pursuant to FINRA Rule 9216, Respondent Michael Craig Brickman submits this Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) for the purpose of proposing a settlement of the alleged rule violations described below.