Fuel filter location

I currently have the fuel filter (a fram see thru type) installed right before my mechanical fuel pump (318 engine).......

I have been having issues with the engine dying and have replaced the fuel pump as part of the attempt to get things right.

wondering if the fuel filter should be after the pump instead......or if it matters. someone has suggested that having the fuel filter before the pump can actually kill the pump over time....

My issue is I have installed the holley fuel regulator right off of the steel fuel line...so no place before the regulator to install the filter like the directions say.....

Here is my current setup....