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Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 47 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Opportunities Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Opportunities Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions)

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Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)will also promptly notify the Adviser if it is dissolved or becomes bankrupt or insolvent as defined under the provisions of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq., as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; and (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 20 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Traded Concepts Trust), Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust), Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents hereby makes the following representations and warrants warranties to the Adviser Adviser, which representations and warranties shall continue for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, and if at any time any event occurs that would make any of the Trust as follows:representations or warranties not true, the party making such representation or warranty shall promptly notify the other party in writing (including via e-mail) within ten (10) days of such event. (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is organized and has full power and authority to execute and perform this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser conducts its business in compliance in all material respects with the U.S. Securities requirements of all applicable laws and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect;regulations. (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the has delivered to Adviser a copy of its current Form ADV and Privacy Notice. As of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair date hereof, all amendments to Form ADV, which are required by the Sub-AdviserAdvisers Act have been made and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and each applicable state’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Actsecurities law administrator. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust represents that its Form ADV is, to its knowledge, true, accurate and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);not misleading. (c) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not violate any agreement to which the Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) is a party or by which it is bound, or violate any material failure law, regulation or order applicable to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under will comply in all material respects with the requirements of the Advisers Act and any other applicable law and or regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser with respect to the Funds Client and to perform the services described under subject matter of, or transactions completed by, this Agreement;. (e) The There is no litigation or regulatory proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of the Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The executionAdviser, delivery and performance by threatened against the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within that could materially affect the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on ability to carry out its duties under this Agreement. (f) To the part of its corporate members or boardextent applicable to this Agreement, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision meets the bonding requirements of applicable lawSection 412 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, rule as amended, or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid exempt from those requirements and binding agreement has provided an explanation of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided its exemption to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment companyAdviser. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 19 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (RBB Fund, Inc.), Sub Advisory Agreement (RBB Fund, Inc.), Sub Advisory Agreement (RBB Fund, Inc.)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware New York with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 15 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Advisors Series Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser GEAM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify Act or otherwise; (vi) has filed a notice of exemption pursuant to Rule 4.14 under the Trust Commodity Exchange Act with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Adviser if itNational Futures Association, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating not required to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser file such exemption; and (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cvii) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (fb) The executionSub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act that also complies with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Code”), delivery and performance by will provide GEAM and the Board with a copy of that code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days of the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this Agreement is in effect, the president, any vice president or chief compliance officer of the Sub-Adviser shall certify to GEAM that the Sub-Adviser (i) has complied with the requirements of this Agreement are within Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act during the previous year and that there has been no violation of the Sub-Adviser’s powers code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, the details of such violation and have been duly authorized by all of the appropriate action that was taken in response to such violation and (ii) has adopted procedures reasonably necessary action on to prevent Access Persons (as defined in Rule 17j-1) from violating the part of its corporate members or boardCode. On an annual basis, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for shall provide a written report to the execution, delivery Board and performance by GEAM pursuant to Rule 17j-1(c)(2) under the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement1940 Act, and the executionupon a reasonable written request from GEAM, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) furnish to GEAM all other records relevant to the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement code of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided ethics as it relates to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment companythis Agreement. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Institutional Funds), Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Investments Funds Inc), Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Funds)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundsa Fund. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds each Fund and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragecoverage as determined in the Sub-Adviser’s sole discretion.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Valkyrie ETF Trust II), Interim Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Valkyrie ETF Trust II), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Valkyrie ETF Trust II)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)will also promptly notify the Adviser if it is dissolved or becomes bankrupt or insolvent as defined under the provisions of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq., as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust), Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust), Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance is registered with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines National Futures Association as a commodity trading adviser and policies commodity pool operator or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundsis exempt from such registration. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law has provided the Adviser and regulation the Company with a copy of its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Commission, and will promptly after filing any amendment to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendment to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement;Adviser. (e) The Sub-Adviser is has adopted a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the laws 1940 Act and the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and has provided the Adviser and the Board a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the state Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of Delaware with ethics or procedures since the power Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to own material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and possess its assets sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;(B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to prevent “access persons” from violating the code of ethics. (f) The execution, delivery Sub-Adviser has in place compliance policies and performance procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the executionSub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;its supervised persons. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolio’s custodian to act on any matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities of the Portfolio (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall not divert have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from the Portfolio’s custody accounts within the scope of authority indentified on the authorized persons list. In the event any Fundperson on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolio’s portfolio securities transactions to custody accounts, whether resulting from a broker change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or dealer in consideration otherwise, the Sub-Adviser will promptly provide the custodian and the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list reflecting the removal of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) person. The Sub-Adviser agrees shall provide the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list each time it amends the list to maintain add an appropriate level authorized person. Upon the request of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragethe Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect;. The Sub-Adviser covenants to maintain all necessary registrations, licenses and approvals in effect during the term of this Agreement. (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) 9 of the 1940 Act, including any actions taken by the SEC to place any restrictions on, or suspend, reject or revoke any approval, quota or license that may be necessary or appropriate for a Fund’s operations or investment strategies, as set forth in the Fund’s registration statement, and as otherwise may reasonably be requested by the Adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of Funds, the Sub-Adviser (other than or any routine regulatory examinations)of the aforementioned approvals, licenses or quotas and provide such information as reasonably requested by the Adviser regarding such matters; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (fd) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (ge) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (jf) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage; and (g) The Sub-Adviser is not an affiliated person of any depositary bank for any Depositary Receipts held by a Fund, except a depositary bank that is deemed to be affiliated solely because a Fund owns greater than 5% of the outstanding voting securities of such depositary bank.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Krane Shares Trust), Sub Advisory Agreement (Krane Shares Trust), Sub Advisory Agreement (Krane Shares Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify has provided the Adviser immediately upon detection and the Company with a copy of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectivesCommission, guidelines and policies or will promptly after filing any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach amendment to its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating such amendment to the FundsAdviser. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized has adopted a code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under all applicable law the 1940 Act and regulation to enter into this Agreement the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and serve as has provided the Adviser and the Directors of the Portfolio a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of ethics or procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the Funds material violations; and (B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to perform prevent “access persons” from violating the services described under this Agreement;code of ethics. (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized has in place compliance policies and validly existing under the laws procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the state of Delaware with Advisers Act and the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the executionSub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment companysupervised persons. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately promptly notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. There is no litigation or regulatory proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of the Sub-Adviser, threatened against the Sub-Adviser that could materially affect the Sub-Adviser’s ability to carry out its duties under this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than provided pursuant to this Agreement, including any deficiency arising from a routine regulatory examinations)examination that could materially affect the Sub-Adviser’s ability to carry out its duties under this Agreement; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately promptly upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and the Sub-Adviser conducts its business in compliance in all material respects with the requirements of all applicable laws and regulations; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The Sub-Adviser shall provide an updated Form ADV promptly upon request from the Adviser or from the Trust’s CCO; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; and (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragecoverage as determined by the Sub-Adviser and subject to review by the Board, and shall provide evidence of such coverage to the Board promptly upon request.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (RBB Fund Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (RBB Fund Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (RBB Fund Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser GEAM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify Act or otherwise; (vi) has filed a notice of exemption pursuant to Rule 4.14 under the Trust Commodity Exchange Act with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Adviser if itNational Futures Association, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating not required to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser file such exemption; and (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cvii) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (fb) The executionSub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act that also complies with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Code”), delivery and performance by will provide GEAM and the Board with a copy of that code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days of the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this Agreement is in effect, the president, any vice president or chief compliance officer of the Sub-Adviser shall certify to GEAM that the Sub-Adviser (i) has complied with the requirements of this Agreement are within Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act during the previous year and that there has been no violation of the Sub-Adviser’s powers code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, the details of such violation and have been duly authorized by all of the appropriate action that was taken in response to such violation and (ii) has adopted procedures reasonably necessary action on to prevent Access Persons (as defined in Rule 17j-1) from violating the part of its corporate members or boardCode. On an annual basis, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for shall provide a written report to the execution, delivery Board and performance by GEAM pursuant to Rule 17j-1(c)(2) under the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement1940 Act, and the executionupon a reasonable written request from GEAM, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) furnish to GEAM all other records relevant to the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;code of ethics as it relates to this Agreement. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ic) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions will provide GEAM with a minimum investment management capacity of in the aggregate, to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares provide investment advisory services on behalf of the small-cap equity mutual funds (including the Fund, any other series of ) managed by GEAM and sub-advised by the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverageAdviser.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Investment Funds Inc), Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Institutional Funds), Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Funds)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware Texas with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Listed Funds Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is or, prior to providing services to the Funds pursuant to this Agreement, will be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)Adviser; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Traded Concepts Trust), Interim Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Traded Concepts Trust), Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Traded Concepts Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify has provided the Adviser immediately upon detection and the Company with a copy of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectivesCommission, guidelines and policies or will promptly after filing any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach amendment to its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating such amendment to the FundsAdviser. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized has adopted a code of ethics that meets the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under all applicable law the Advisers Act and regulation contains provisions reasonably necessary to enter into this Agreement prevent its access persons from engaging in the conduct prohibited by Rule 17j-1(b) under the 1940 Act, and serve as has provided the Adviser and the Directors of the Portfolio a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of ethics or procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the Funds material violations; and (B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to perform prevent “access persons” from violating the services described under this Agreement;code of ethics. (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized has in place compliance policies and validly existing under the laws procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the state of Delaware with Advisers Act and the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the Sub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report that relate to the Sub-Adviser’s responsibility to the Portfolio, or could impact or involve systems or procedures utilized for the executionPortfolio or similarly managed portfolios, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment companysupervised persons. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser Trust is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Opportunities Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Opportunities Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Opportunities Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The it has been duly organized and is validly existing under the laws of the state of its organization; (b) it is duly authorized to execute, deliver, and perform under this Agreement, and has taken all action necessary to authorize its execution, delivery and performance, including, without limitation, obtaining any necessary government approvals; (c) the terms of this Agreement do not conflict with any obligation by which the Sub-Adviser is bound, whether arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise; (d) this Agreement constitutes a binding obligation of the Sub-Adviser, enforceable against the Sub-Adviser in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium, and other similar law relating to or affecting creditors’ rights or by general equity principles, regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law; (e) Sub-Adviser is a registered investment adviser and will maintain its registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser SEC under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so for as long as this Agreement remains in effect; (bf) The any regulatory filings required of the Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair are current and accurately reflect the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the advisory operations; (g) Sub-Adviser from serving is currently in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to investment advisers; (h) neither Sub-Adviser, nor any of its Associated Persons (as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant contemplated by the Advisers Act), are subject to any statutory disqualification set forth in Section 9(a203(e) and 203(f) of the 1940 Act. The Advisers Act (or any successor Advisers Act sections or rules), or are they currently the subject of any investigation or proceeding which would result in statutory disqualification; (i) Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify shall at no time have custody, as such term is defined in Rule 206(4)-2 of the Trust and Advisers Act, of the assets of the Fund, deemed custody, physical control, or any custodial responsibility over the assets held by the Fund; (j) Sub-Adviser if it, a member nor any of its executive management or portfolio manager for Affiliates are “Blocked Persons”. For purposes of this Section 13(j) and Section 14(i), the term “Blocked Person” means any person that (a) is publicly identified on the most current list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons published by the Office of Foreign Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs Control of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services U.S. Department of the Treasury (“OFAC”) or resides, is organized or chartered, or has a place of business in a country or territory subject to OFAC sanctions or embargo programs or (b) is publicly identified as prohibited from doing business with the United States under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act or the Trading With the Enemy Act. For purposes of this Section 13(j) and Section 14(i), the term “Affiliate” means (1) all officers, partners, or directors of Sub-Adviser (or any person performing similar functions); (2) all persons directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by Sub-Adviser; and (3) all current employees of Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinationsemployees performing only clerical, administrative, support or similar functions); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Securian Funds Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Securian Funds Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Securian Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect;. The Sub-Adviser further represents and warrants that it is duly licensed as a Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (“RQFII”), has all necessary permits to engage in securities investment-related activities in Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China, and is in good standing with the China Securities Regulatory Commission and China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange,. The Sub-Adviser covenants to maintain all necessary registrations, licenses and approvals in effect during the term of this Agreement. (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) 9 of the 1940 Act, including any actions taken by the SEC or Chinese authorities to place any restrictions on, or suspend or revoke its RQFII license or other comparable license. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)Adviser; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (ed) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware Hong Kong with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (fe) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (gf) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser;; and (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (jg) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Krane Shares Trust), Sub Advisory Agreement (Krane Shares Trust), Sub Advisory Agreement (Krane Shares Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for (i) the Assets Sub-Adviser is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agencypublic board, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds Trust or relating to the investment advisory services Adviser (excluding class action suits in which a Fund is a member of the plaintiff class by reason of the Fund’s ownership of shares in the defendant) or the compliance by the Sub-Adviser with the federal or state securities laws or (ii) an actual change in control of the Sub-Adviser resulting in an “assignment” (other than any routine regulatory examinations)as defined in the 1940 Act) has occurred or is otherwise proposed to occur; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ Prospectus, stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’, the Adviser’s or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. The Sub-Adviser agrees to correct any such failure promptly and to take any action that the Adviser or the Board may reasonably request in connection with such breach. (d) Upon request, the Sub-Adviser shall also provide the officers of the Trust with supporting certifications in connection with such certifications of Fund financial statements and the Trust’s disclosure controls adopted pursuant to the Sxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act of 2002 (the “Sxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act”), and the implementing regulations adopted thereunder, and agrees to inform the Trust of any material development related to a Fund that the Adviser reasonably believes is relevant to the Fund’s certification obligations under the Sxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; (e) The Sub-Adviser will also provide the Adviser and the Board with any information reasonably requested regarding its management of the Funds required for any meeting of the Board, or for any shareholder report, amended registration statement, proxy statement, or prospectus supplement to be filed by the Trust with the SEC. The Sub-Adviser will make its officers and employees available to meet with the Board from time to time on reasonable notice to review its investment management services to the Funds in light of current and prospective economic and market conditions and shall furnish to the Board such information as may reasonably be requested by the Board under Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act in order for the Board to evaluate this Agreement or any proposed amendments thereto; (f) The Sub-Adviser shall furnish to the Adviser, the Board or a designee such information concerning portfolio transactions as may be necessary to enable the Adviser, the Board or a designated agent to perform such compliance testing on the Funds and the Sub-Adviser’s services as the Adviser may, in its sole discretion, determine to be appropriate. The provision of such information by the Sub-Adviser to the Adviser, the Board or a designated agent in no way relieves the Sub-Adviser of its own responsibilities under this Agreement; (g) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (eh) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware its organization or incorporation with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (fi) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (gj) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (hk) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (il) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (jm) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Elevation Series Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Elevation Series Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately promptly notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser provided pursuant to this Agreement (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately promptly upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragecoverage as determined by the Sub-Adviser. (k) The Sub-Adviser will provide information, as necessary and reasonably requested by the Adviser or its agent, with respect to any component of the liquidity risk management program adopted by the Fund(s) in accordance with SEC Rule 22e-4.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Opportunities Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Opportunities Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser GEAM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify Act or otherwise; (vi) has filed a notice of exemption pursuant to Rule 4.14 under the Trust Commodity Exchange Act with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Adviser if itNational Futures Association, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating not required to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser file such exemption; and (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cvii) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (fb) The executionSub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act that also complies with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Code”), delivery and performance by will provide GEAM and the Board with a copy of that code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days of the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this Agreement is in effect, the president, any vice president or chief compliance officer of the Sub-Adviser shall certify to GEAM that the Sub-Adviser (i) has complied with the requirements of this Agreement are within Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act during the previous year and that there has been no violation of the Sub-Adviser’s powers code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, the details of such violation and have been duly authorized by all of the appropriate action that was taken in response to such violation and (ii) has adopted procedures reasonably necessary action on to prevent Access Persons (as defined in Rule 17j-1) from violating the part of its corporate members or boardCode. On an annual basis, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for shall provide a written report to the execution, delivery Board and performance by GEAM pursuant to Rule 17j-1(c)(2) under the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement1940 Act, and the executionupon a reasonable written request from GEAM, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) furnish to GEAM all other records relevant to the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;code of ethics as it relates to this Agreement (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ic) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer certifies that the information stated in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares each of the Fundmost current Post Effective Amendment to the Trust’s Registration Statement relating to the Sub-Adviser, any other series its management of the TrustFund with respect to the Allocated Assets and its performance history is true, or any other registered investment companycorrect and complete to the best of its knowledge. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Institutional Funds), Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Funds)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect;. The Sub-Adviser covenants to maintain all necessary registrations, licenses and approvals in effect during the term of this Agreement. (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would could substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) 9 of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds Funds, or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)and provide such information as reasonably requested by the Adviser regarding such matters; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (ed) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (fe) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (gf) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (jg) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.; (h) The Sub-Adviser is not an affiliated person of any depositary bank for any Depositary Receipts held by a Fund, except a depositary bank that is deemed to be affiliated solely because a Fund owns greater than 5% of the outstanding voting securities of such depositary bank; (i) The Sub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics complying with the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and the Sub-Adviser and its applicable employees, officers, and directors are subject to reporting requirements thereunder and, accordingly, agrees that it shall, on a timely basis, furnish a copy of such code of ethics to the Adviser (and any amendments), and, with respect to such persons, the Sub-Adviser shall furnish to the Trust and Adviser all reports and information provided under Rule 17j-1(c)(2). The Sub-Adviser also represents that it has policies and procedures regarding the detection and prevention and the misuse of material, nonpublic information by the Sub-Adviser and its employees; (j) The Sub-Adviser shall protect against unauthorized access to or use of the Adviser or the Trust’s proprietary information that could result in harm or inconvenience to the Adviser or the Trust. The Sub-Adviser agrees to notify the Adviser as soon as possible of any information security breach or acquisition of proprietary information by an unauthorized person; and (k) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser of any anticipated “assignment” (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of this Agreement;

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Krane Shares Trust), Sub Advisory Agreement (Krane Shares Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify has provided the Adviser immediately upon detection and the Company with a copy of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectivesCommission, guidelines and policies or will promptly after filing any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach amendment to its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating such amendment to the FundsAdviser. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized has adopted a code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under all applicable law the 1940 Act and regulation to enter into this Agreement the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and serve as has provided the Adviser and the Directors of the Portfolio a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of ethics or procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the Funds material violations; and (B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to perform prevent “access persons” from violating the services described under this Agreement;code of ethics. (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized has in place compliance policies and validly existing under the laws procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the state of Delaware with Advisers Act and the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the Sub-Adviser’s policies and procedures that pertain to the Portfolio or that could reasonably be expected to materially adversely impact or involve systems or procedures utilized for the executionPortfolio since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures that pertain to the Portfolio or that could reasonably be expected to materially adversely impact or involve systems or procedures utilized for the Portfolio and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations that pertain to the Portfolio or that could reasonably be expected to materially adversely impact or involve systems or procedures utilized for the Portfolio; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment companysupervised persons. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is or, prior to providing services to the Funds pursuant to this Agreement, will be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser and the Advisor CCO immediately of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)Adviser; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser and the Advisor CCO immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating as such relate to the Funds.; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state State of Delaware Oklahoma with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Northern Lights Fund Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (Northern Lights Fund Trust Ii)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)will also promptly notify the Adviser if it is dissolved or becomes bankrupt or insolvent as defined under the provisions of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq., as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a private limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware England and Wales with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; and (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust), Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundsa Fund. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds each Fund and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragecoverage as determined in the Sub-Adviser’s sole discretion.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Bitwise Funds Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Bitwise Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware Oklahoma with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Listed Funds Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance is registered with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines National Futures Association as a commodity trading adviser and policies commodity pool operator or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundsis exempt from such registration. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law has provided the Adviser and regulation the Company with a copy of its Form ADV, part 2, as most recently filed with the Commission, and will promptly after filing any material amendment to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendment to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement;Adviser. (e) The Sub-Adviser is has adopted a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the laws 1940 Act and the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and has provided the Adviser and the Board a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any material changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the state Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any material issues arising under the code of Delaware with ethics or procedures since the power Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to own material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and possess its assets sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;(B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to prevent “access persons” from violating the code of ethics. (f) The execution, delivery Sub-Adviser has in place compliance policies and performance procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any material issues arising under the executionSub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;its supervised persons. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolio’s custodian to act on any matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities of the Portfolio (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall not divert have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from the Portfolio’s custody accounts within the scope of authority indentified on the authorized persons list. In the event any Fundperson on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolio’s portfolio securities transactions to custody accounts, whether resulting from a broker change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or dealer in consideration otherwise, the Sub-Adviser will promptly provide the custodian and the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list reflecting the removal of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) person. The Sub-Adviser agrees shall provide the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list each time it amends the list to maintain add an appropriate level authorized person. Upon the request of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragethe Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement, Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser GEAM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify Act or otherwise; (vi) has filed a notice of exemption pursuant to Rule 4.14 under the Trust Commodity Exchange Act with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Adviser if itNational Futures Association, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating not required to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser file such exemption; and (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cvii) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (fb) The executionSub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act that also complies with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Code”), delivery and performance by will provide GEAM and the Board with a copy of that code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days of the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this Agreement is in effect, the president, any vice president or chief compliance officer of the Sub-Adviser shall certify to GEAM that the Sub-Adviser (i) has complied with the requirements of this Agreement are within Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act during the previous year and that there has been no violation of the Sub-Adviser’s powers code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, the details of such violation and have been duly authorized by all of the appropriate action that was taken in response to such violation and (ii) has adopted procedures reasonably necessary action on to prevent Access Persons (as defined in Rule 17j-1) from violating the part of its corporate members or boardCode. On an annual basis, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for shall provide a written report to the execution, delivery Board and performance by GEAM pursuant to Rule 17j-1(c)(2) under the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement1940 Act, and the executionupon a reasonable written request from GEAM, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) furnish to GEAM all other records relevant to the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;code of ethics as it relates to this Agreement (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ic) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer certifies that the information stated in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares each of the Fundmost current Post Effective Amendment to the Company’s Registration Statement relating to the Sub-Adviser, any other series its management of the TrustFund with respect to the Allocated Assets and its performance history is true, or any other registered investment companycorrect and complete to the best of its knowledge. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Investment Funds Inc), Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Investment Funds Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair regulatory or industry self-regulatory organization, necessary to be met in order to perform the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under services contemplated by this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 ActAgreement. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations in connection with the Trust performance of its obligations under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any applicable U.S. sanctions laws, rules and regulations. To the extent that there are any state insurance-related rules or regulations with which the Portfolio is required to comply, the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of will notify the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);of such rules or regulations. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance is registered with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines National Futures Association as a commodity trading adviser and policies commodity pool operator or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundsis exempt from such registration. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law has provided the Adviser and regulation the Company with a copy of its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Commission, and will promptly after filing any material amendment to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendment to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement;Adviser. (e) The Sub-Adviser is has adopted a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the laws 1940 Act and the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and has provided the Adviser and the Board a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any material changes thereto. Upon request of the state Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of Delaware with ethics or procedures since the power Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to own material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and possess its assets sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;(B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to prevent “access persons” from violating the code of ethics. (f) The execution, delivery Sub-Adviser has in place compliance policies and performance procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually and upon request, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the executionSub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;its supervised persons. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolio’s custodian to act on any matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities of the Portfolio (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall not divert have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from the Portfolio’s custody accounts within the scope of authority indentified on the authorized persons list. In the event any Fundperson on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolio’s portfolio securities transactions to custody accounts, whether resulting from a broker change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or dealer in consideration otherwise, the Sub-Adviser will promptly provide the custodian and the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list reflecting the removal of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) person. The Sub-Adviser agrees shall provide the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list each time it amends the list to maintain add an appropriate level authorized person. Upon the request of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragethe Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)will also promptly notify the Adviser if it is dissolved or becomes bankrupt or insolvent as defined under the provisions of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq., as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware New York with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust), Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Traded Concepts Trust II)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Company as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Company and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) Company in accordance with the Fund(s)’ Company’s stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ Company’s or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the FundsCompany. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds Company and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fundthe Company’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the FundCompany, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragecoverage as determined in the Sub-Adviser’s sole discretion.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Bitwise Funds Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Bitwise Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)Adviser; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law law, rule, or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Abrdn ETFs), Sub Advisory Agreement (ETFS Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)will also promptly notify the Adviser if it is dissolved or becomes bankrupt or insolvent as defined under the provisions of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq., as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Interim Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Traded Concepts Trust II), Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Traded Concepts Trust II)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser GEAM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify Act or otherwise; (vi) has filed a notice of exemption pursuant to Rule 4.14 under the Trust Commodity Exchange Act with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Adviser if itNational Futures Association, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating not required to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser file such exemption; and (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cvii) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (fb) The executionSub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act that also complies with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Code”), delivery and performance by will provide GEAM and the Board with a copy of that code of ethics. Within fifteen (15) days of the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this Agreement is in effect, the president, any vice president or chief compliance officer of the Sub-Adviser shall certify to GEAM that the Sub-Adviser (i) has complied with the requirements of this Agreement are within Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act during the previous year and that there has been no violation of the Sub-Adviser’s powers code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, the details of such violation and have been duly authorized by all necessary of the action on that was taken in response to such violation and (ii) has adopted procedures reasonably designed to prevent Access Persons (as defined in Rule 17j-1) from violating the part of its corporate members or boardfederal securities laws. On an annual basis, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for shall provide a written report to the execution, delivery Board and performance by GEAM pursuant to Rule 17j-1(c)(2) under the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement1940 Act, and the executionupon a reasonable written request from GEAM, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) furnish to GEAM all other records relevant to the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;code of ethics as it relates to this Agreement. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ic) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fundcertifies that the information stated in the currently effective Post-Effective Amendment to the Trust’s portfolio securities transactions Registration Statement relating to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares the Sub-Adviser, its management of the FundFund with respect to the Allocated Assets and its performance history is true, any other series correct and complete to the best of the Trust, or any other registered investment companyits knowledge. (jd) The Sub-Adviser agrees will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain an appropriate level provide GEAM with a minimum investment management capacity of errors [treated as confidential] in the aggregate, to provide investment advisory services on behalf of the small-cap equity mutual funds (including the Fund) managed by GEAM and omissions sub-advised by the Sub-Adviser, provided that this provision shall in no way limit or professional liability insurance coveragerestrict the Sub-Adviser’s right to terminate this Agreement or any other investment management or subadvisory agreement between the Sub-Adviser and GEAM pursuant to the terms of each such agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Institutional Funds), Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Funds)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company partnership duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Listed Funds Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser GEAM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify Act or otherwise; (vi) has filed a notice of exemption pursuant to Rule 4.14 under the Trust Commodity Exchange Act with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Adviser if itNational Futures Association, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating not required to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser file such exemption; and (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cvii) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (fb) The executionSub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act that also complies with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Code”), delivery and performance by will provide GEAM and the Board with a copy of that code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days of the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this Agreement is in effect, the president, any vice president or chief compliance officer of the Sub-Adviser shall certify to GEAM that the Sub-Adviser (i) has complied with the requirements of this Agreement are within Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act during the previous year and that there has been no violation of the Sub-Adviser’s powers code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, the details of such violation and have been duly authorized by all of the appropriate action that was taken in response to such violation and (ii) has adopted procedures reasonably necessary action on to prevent Access Persons (as defined in Rule 17j-1) from violating the part of its corporate members or boardCode. Upon the written request from GEAM, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for shall permit GEAM, its employees or its agents to examine the execution, delivery and performance by reports made to the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, pursuant to Rule 204A-1(b) under the Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1(c)(2) under the execution, delivery 1940 Act and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) all other records relevant to the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;code of ethics. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ic) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer certifies that the information stated in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares each of the Fundmost current Post Effective Amendment to the Trust’s Registration Statement relating to the Sub-Adviser, any other series its management of the TrustFund with respect to the Allocated Assets and its performance history is true, or any other registered investment companycorrect and complete to the best of its knowledge. (jd) The Sub-Adviser agrees will provide GEAM with a minimum investment management capacity of [treated as confidential] in the aggregate, to maintain an appropriate level provide investment advisory services on behalf of errors the small-cap equity mutual funds (including the Fund) managed by GEAM and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragesub-advised by the Sub-Adviser.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Institutional Funds), Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Funds)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance is registered with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines National Futures Association as a commodity trading adviser and policies commodity pool operator or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundsis exempt from such registration. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law has provided the Adviser and regulation the Company with a copy of its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Commission, and will promptly after filing any amendment to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendment to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement;Adviser. (e) The Sub-Adviser is has adopted a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the laws 1940 Act and the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and has provided the Adviser and the Board a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the state Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any material issues arising under the code of Delaware with ethics or procedures since the power Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to own material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and possess its assets sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;(B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to prevent “access persons” from violating the code of ethics. (f) The execution, delivery Sub-Adviser has in place compliance policies and performance procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any material issues relating to the executionPortfolio arising under the Sub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;its supervised persons. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolio’s custodian to act on any Fund’s portfolio matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the FundPortfolio (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from the Portfolio’s custody accounts within the scope of authority indentified on the authorized persons list. In the event any person on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolio’s custody accounts, any other series whether resulting from a change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or otherwise, the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain will promptly provide the custodian with an appropriate level updated authorized persons list reflecting the removal of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragesuch person. Upon the request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser and the Trust of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets Sub-Adviser is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or otherwise relating to the investment advisory services of provided by the Sub-Adviser under this Agreement (other than any routine regulatory examinationsexaminations or inspections or similar inquiries); (cb) The the Sub-Adviser will promptly notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.. In addition, the Sub-Adviser shall, upon request and in a mutually agreed format, provide a quarterly report regarding each Fund’s compliance with its investment objectives and policies, applicable law, including, but not limited to the 1940 Act and Subchapter M of the Code, as applicable, and the Fund’s policies, guidelines or procedures as applicable to the Sub-Adviser’s obligations under this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser agrees to investigate any such failure promptly and to take appropriate action in connection with any such breach. Upon reasonable request, the Sub-Adviser shall also provide the Adviser and officers of the Trust with supporting certifications, relevant to its role, in connection with certifications of the Fund financial statements and disclosure controls pursuant to the Sxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act of 2002; (c) the Sub-Adviser will provide the Trust with any information reasonably requested regarding its management of the Funds required for any meeting of the Board, or for any shareholder report, amended registration statement, proxy statement, or prospectus supplement to be filed by the Trust with the SEC. The Sub-Adviser will make its officers and employees available to meet with the Board virtually or by telephone from time to time on due notice to review its investment management services to the Funds in light of current and prospective economic and market conditions and shall furnish to the Board such information as may reasonably be necessary in order for the Board to evaluate this Agreement or any proposed amendments thereto; (d) The the Sub-Adviser shall furnish or caused to be furnished to the Adviser and the Trust such information concerning portfolio transactions as may be reasonably necessary to enable the Adviser and the Trust or its designated agent to perform such compliance testing on the Funds and the Sub-Adviser’s services as the Trust may, in its reasonable discretion, determine to be appropriate; (e) the Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation regulations to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (ef) The the Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This this Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided has reviewed and will in the future review, the Prospectus, and any amendments or supplements thereto, the annual or semi-annual reports to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form shareholders, other reports filed with the SEC and any marketing material of a Fund (collectively the “Disclosure Documents”), as and when furnished to the Sub-Adviser for its review by the Adviser, and represents and warrants that, solely with respect to any information contained expressly supplied by the Sub-Adviser for inclusion therein is accurateincluding disclosure about a Fund’s investment strategy and the risks of investing in a Fund, current and complete the manner in all material respects which the Sub-Adviser manages the Assets of the Funds, or information relating directly to the Sub-Adviser, such Disclosure Documents contain or will contain, as of its filing datethe date thereof, no untrue statement of any material fact and does not omit to state any statement of material fact which was required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, contained therein not misleading;; and (i) The the Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Tema ETF Trust), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (SHP ETF Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) a. The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) b. The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) c. The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) d. The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) e. The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) f. The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) g. This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) h. The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) i. The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) j. The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions), Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser upon its actual knowledge of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair (as determined by the Sub-Adviser in its commercially reasonable discretion) the Sub-Adviser’s 's ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)that the Sub-Adviser determines in its commercially reasonable discretion would have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Adviser if it is dissolved or becomes bankrupt or insolvent as defined under the provisions of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq., as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; and (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser hereby represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as followsTAMIC that: (a) a. The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effectAct; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) b. The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized registered or licensed as an investment adviser under all applicable law and regulation the laws of jurisdictions in which its activities require it to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser be so registered or licensed, except where the failure to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreementbe so licensed would not have a material adverse effect on its business; (e) c. The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware Connecticut with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) d. The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s 's powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boarddirectors, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of 3 the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreementparties hereto, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do by the parties hereto does not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments's Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument instruments binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) e. This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement Agreement of the Sub-Adviser;. (h) f. The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously has provided to the Adviser is TAMIC with a true and complete copy of the form its Form ADV as most recently filed with the SEC and will, promptly after filing any amendment to its Form ADV with the SEC, furnish a copy of such amendments to the Sub-Adviser. The information contained therein in the Sub-Adviser's form ADV is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) g. The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions acknowledges that it received a copy of TAMIC's Form ADV at least 48 hours prior to a broker or dealer in consideration the execution of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment companythis Agreement. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Travelers Growth & Income Stock Acct for Variable Annuities)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance is registered with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines National Futures Association as a commodity trading adviser and policies commodity pool operator or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundsis exempt from such registration. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law has provided the Adviser and regulation the Company with a copy of its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Commission, and will promptly after filing any amendment to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendment to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement;Adviser. (e) The Sub-Adviser is has adopted a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the laws 1940 Act and the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and has provided the Adviser and the Board a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the state Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of Delaware with ethics or procedures since the power Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to own material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and possess its assets sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;(B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to prevent “access persons” from violating the code of ethics. (f) The execution, delivery Sub-Adviser has in place compliance policies and performance procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the executionSub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;its supervised persons. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolio’s custodian to act on any matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities of the Portfolio (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall not divert have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from the Portfolio’s custody accounts within the scope of authority indentified on the authorized persons list. For the avoidance of doubt, such authority shall be limited to instructions to effect or to settle trades. In the event any Fundperson on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolio’s portfolio securities transactions to custody accounts, whether resulting from a broker change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or dealer in consideration otherwise, the Sub-Adviser will promptly provide the custodian and the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list reflecting the removal of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) person. The Sub-Adviser agrees shall provide the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list each time it amends the list to maintain add an appropriate level authorized person. Upon the request of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragethe Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is or, prior to providing services to the Funds pursuant to this Agreement, will be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser immediately of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)Adviser; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating as such relate to the Funds.; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company partnership duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state State of the State of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware [Delaware] with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company Cayman Island Exempted Company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware Cayman Islands with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately promptly notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s 's ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. There is no litigation or regulatory proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of the Sub-Adviser, threatened against the Sub-Adviser that could materially affect the Sub-Adviser's ability to carry out its duties under this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than provided pursuant to this Agreement, including any deficiency arising from a routine regulatory examinations)examination that could materially affect the Sub-Adviser's ability to carry out its duties under this Agreement; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately promptly upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)' stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)' or the Sub-Adviser’s 's policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and the Sub-Adviser conducts its business in compliance in all material respects with the requirements of all applicable laws and regulations; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s 's powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s 's governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Sub- Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The Sub-Adviser shall provide an updated Form ADV promptly upon request from the Adviser or from the Trust's CCO; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s 's portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s 's promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragecoverage as determined by the Sub-Adviser and subject to review by the Board, and shall provide evidence of such coverage to the Board promptly upon request.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (RBB Fund, Inc.)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)will also promptly notify the Adviser if it is dissolved or becomes bankrupt or insolvent as defined under the provisions of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq., as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware New York with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;; 6 | P a g e E T C P e n s e r r a S u b - A d v i s o r y A g r e e m e n t (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; and (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Traded Concepts Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is or, prior to providing services to the Funds pursuant to this Agreement, will be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser and the Advisor CCO promptly of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives written notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)Adviser; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser and the Advisor CCO immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating as such relate to the Funds.; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state State of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmanaging member(s), and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; and (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION 8, SUB-ADVISOR MAKES NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARICULAR PURPOSE.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately promptly notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. There is no litigation or regulatory proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of the Sub-Adviser, threatened against the Sub-Adviser that could materially affect the Sub-Adviser’s ability to carry out its duties under this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any provided pursuant to this Agreement, including a deficiency arising from a routine regulatory examinations)examination that could materially affect the Sub-Adviser’s ability to carry out its duties under this Agreement; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately promptly upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and The Sub-Adviser conducts its business in accordance with compliance policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to cosplay with applicable laws and regulations; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The Sub-Adviser shall provide an updated Form ADV promptly upon request from the Adviser or from the Trust’s CCO; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragecoverage as determined by the Sub-Adviser, and shall provide evidence of such coverage to the Board promptly upon request.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (RBB Fund, Inc.)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser HFAM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify Act or otherwise; (vi) has filed a notice of exemption pursuant to Rule 4.14 under the Trust Commodity Exchange Act with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Adviser if itNational Futures Association, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating not required to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser file such exemption; and (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cvii) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (fb) The executionSub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act that also complies with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Code”), delivery and performance by will provide HFAM and the Board with a copy of that code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days of the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this Agreement is in effect, the president, any vice president or chief compliance officer of the Sub-Adviser shall certify to HFAM that the Sub-Adviser (i) has complied with the requirements of this Agreement are within Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act during the previous year and that there has been no violation of the Sub-Adviser’s powers code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, the details of such violation and have been duly authorized by all of the appropriate action that was taken in response to such violation and (ii) has adopted procedures reasonably necessary action on to prevent Access Persons (as defined in Rule 17j-1) from violating the part of its corporate members or boardCode. On an annual basis, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for shall provide a written report to the execution, delivery Board and performance by HFAM pursuant to Rule 17j-1(c)(2) under the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement1940 Act, and the executionupon a reasonable written request from HFAM, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) furnish to HFAM all other records relevant to the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;code of ethics as it relates to this Agreement (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ic) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer certifies that the information stated in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares each of the Fundmost current Post Effective Amendment to the Trust’s Registration Statement relating to the Sub-Adviser, any other series its management of the TrustFund with respect to the Allocated Assets and its performance history is true, or any other registered investment companycorrect and complete to the best of its knowledge. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Funds)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)Adviser; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state commonwealth of Delaware Pennsylvania with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Traded Concepts Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) a. The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) b. The Sub-Adviser will immediately promptly notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-self- regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser provided pursuant to this Agreement (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) c. The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately promptly upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) d. The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) e. The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) f. The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) g. This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) h. The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) i. The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) j. The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragecoverage as determined by the Sub-Adviser. k. The Sub-Adviser will provide information , as necessary and reasonably requested by the Adviser or its agent, with respect to any component of the liquidity risk management program adopted by the Fund(s) in accordance with SEC Rule 22e-4.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Valkyrie ETF Trust II)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Adviser and the Adviser if itTrust in the event (i) the Sub-Adviser, a member of its executive management management, or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board board, or body, involving the affairs of the Funds Trust (excluding class action suits in which a Fund is a member of the plaintiff class by reason of the Fund’s ownership of shares in the defendant) or relating to the investment advisory services compliance by the Sub-Adviser with the federal or state securities laws or (ii) an actual change in control of the Sub-Adviser resulting in an “assignment” (other than as defined in the 1940 Act) has occurred or is otherwise proposed to occur. The Sub-Adviser will also notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (i) any routine regulatory examinations)material failure to manage any Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and policies or any applicable law; or (ii) any material breach of any of the Funds’, the Adviser’s or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures. In addition, the Sub-Adviser shall provide a quarterly report regarding each Fund’s compliance with its investment objectives and policies, applicable law, including, but not limited to the 1940 Act and Subchapter M of the Code, as applicable, and the Fund’s policies, guidelines or procedures as applicable to the Sub-Adviser’s obligations under this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser agrees to correct any such failure promptly and to take any action that the Adviser may reasonably request in connection with any such breach. Upon request, the Sub-Adviser shall also provide Adviser with supporting certifications in connection with such certifications of Fund financial statements and disclosure controls pursuant to the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser GEAM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify Act or otherwise; (vi) has filed a notice of exemption pursuant to Rule 4.14 under the Trust Commodity Exchange Act with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Adviser if itNational Futures Association, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating not required to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser file such exemption; and (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cvii) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (fb) The executionSub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act that also complies with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Code”), delivery and performance by will provide GEAM and the Board with a copy of that code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days of the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this Agreement is in effect, the president, any vice president or chief compliance officer of the Sub-Adviser shall certify to GEAM that the Sub-Adviser (i) has complied with the requirements of this Agreement are within Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act during the previous year and that there has been no violation of the Sub-Adviser’s powers code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, the details of such violation and have been duly authorized by all of the appropriate action that was taken in response to such violation and (ii) has adopted procedures reasonably necessary action on to prevent Access Persons (as defined in Rule 17j-1) from violating the part of its corporate members or boardCode. On an annual basis, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for shall provide a written report to the execution, delivery Board and performance by GEAM pursuant to Rule 17j-1(c)(2) under the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement1940 Act, and the executionupon a reasonable written request from GEAM, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) furnish to GEAM all other records relevant to the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;code of ethics as it relates to this Agreement (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ic) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer certifies that the information stated in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares each of the Fundmost current Post Effective Amendment to the Company’s Registration Statement relating to the Sub-Adviser, any other series its management of the TrustFund with respect to the Allocated Assets and its performance history is true, or any other registered investment companycorrect and complete to the best of its knowledge. (jd) The Sub-Adviser agrees will provide GEAM with a minimum investment management capacity of $200 million in the aggregate, to maintain an appropriate level provide investment advisory services on behalf of errors the small-cap equity mutual funds (including the Fund) managed by GEAM and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragesub-advised by the Sub-Adviser.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Investment Funds Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance is registered with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines National Futures Association as a commodity trading adviser and policies commodity pool operator or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any is exempt from such registration. As of the Fund(s)’ or date of this Agreement, the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating Adviser is exempt from registration as a commodity pool operator. Sub-adviser will continue to the Fundsreview its status/eligibility of exemption from registration as a commodity pool operator. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law has provided the Adviser and regulation the Company with a copy of its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Commission, and will promptly after filing any amendment to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendment to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement;Adviser. (e) The Sub-Adviser is has adopted a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the laws 1940 Act and the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and has provided the Adviser and the Board a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the state Adviser on an annual basis, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of Delaware with ethics or procedures since the power Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to own material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and possess its assets sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;(B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to prevent “access persons” from violating the code of ethics. (f) The execution, delivery Sub-Adviser has in place compliance policies and performance procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no more frequently than semi-annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the executionSub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;its supervised persons. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolios’ custodian to act on any matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities of the Portfolios (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall not divert have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from each Portfolio’s custody accounts within the scope of authority indentified on the authorized persons list. In the event any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions person on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolios’ custody accounts, whether resulting from a broker change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or dealer in consideration otherwise, the Sub-Adviser will promptly provide the custodian and the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list reflecting the removal of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) person. The Sub-Adviser agrees shall provide the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list each time it amends the list to maintain add an appropriate level authorized person. Upon the request of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragethe Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance is registered with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines National Futures Association as a commodity trading adviser and policies commodity pool operator or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundsis exempt from such registration. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation acknowledges that the Adviser currently intends to enter into this Agreement and serve rely upon CFTC Letter No. 12-38 with respect to the Portfolio. So long as the Adviser intends to rely upon CFTC Letter No. 12-38 with respect to the Portfolio, the Sub-Adviser to shall at all times manage the Funds Portfolio in accordance with the criteria set forth in CFTC Letter No. 12-38 and to perform shall comply at all times with the services described under this Agreement;trading limits and other requirements set forth therein. Sub-Adviser shall (e) The Sub-Adviser is has provided the Adviser and the Company with a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws copy of the state of Delaware its Form ADV as most recently filed with the power Commission, and will promptly after filing any amendment to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendment to the Adviser. (f) The executionSub-Adviser has adopted a code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and has provided the Adviser and the Board a copy of such code of ethics, delivery and performance will promptly provide copies of any material changes thereto. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of ethics or procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to prevent “access persons” from violating the code of ethics. (g) The Sub-Adviser has in place and will continue to maintain compliance policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the executionSub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser;its supervised persons. (h) The Form ADV Sub-Adviser has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolio’s custodian to act on any matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities of the Portfolio (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from the Portfolio’s custody accounts within the scope of authority identified on the authorized persons list. In the event any person on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolio’s custody accounts, whether resulting from a change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or otherwise, the Sub-Adviser previously provided to will promptly provide the custodian and the Adviser is a true and complete copy with an updated authorized persons list reflecting the removal of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) such person. The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions provide the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list each time it amends the list to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares add an authorized person. Upon the request of the FundAdviser, but in any other series of event no less frequently than annually, the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list. The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors shall promptly notify the Adviser if it becomes aware that any representation and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragewarranty under this Agreement is no longer accurate.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the obligations contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the obligations contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the obligations contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser SSGA FM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Act or otherwise; and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets (vi) is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (fb) The executionSub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act that also complies with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Code”), delivery and performance by will provide SSGA FM and the Board with a copy of that code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days of the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this Agreement is in effect, the chief compliance officer of the Sub-Adviser or his designee shall certify to SSGA FM that the Sub-Adviser solely with respect to the Allocated Assets (i) has complied with the requirements of this Agreement are within Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act during the previous year and that there has been no violation of the Sub-Adviser’s powers code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, the details of such violation and have been duly authorized by all of the appropriate action that was taken in response to such violation and (ii) has adopted procedures reasonably necessary action on to prevent Access Persons (as defined in Rule 17j- 1) from violating the part of its corporate members or boardCode. On an annual basis, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for shall provide a written report to the execution, delivery Board and performance by SSGA FM pursuant to Rule 17j-1(c)(2) under the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement1940 Act, and the executionupon a reasonable written request from SSGA FM, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) furnish to SSGA FM all other records relevant to the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;code of ethics as it relates to this Agreement. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ic) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fundcertifies that the information stated in the most current Post Effective Amendment to the Company’s portfolio securities transactions Registration Statement relating to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares the Sub-Adviser, its management of the FundFund with respect to the Allocated Assets and its performance history is (and will be, any other series as to future post-effective amendments to the Registration Statement, to the extent based on information provided by the Sub-Adviser) true, correct and complete to the best of its knowledge, provided that the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The afore mentioned have been provided to the Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors in advance for review and omissions or professional liability insurance coverageapproval.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (State Street Variable Insurance Series Funds Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s 's ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)' stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)' or the Sub-Adviser’s 's policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware New York with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s 's powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s 's governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s 's portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s 's promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately promptly notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member it or any of its executive management or portfolio manager for supervised persons (as such term is defined in the Assets is served or otherwise Advisers Act) receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately promptly upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any of the Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level commercially reasonable levels of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coveragecoverage (as determined in the Sub-Adviser’s reasonable discretion).

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (New Age Alpha Trust)

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Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is or, prior to providing services to the Funds pursuant to this Agreement, will be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)Adviser; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware New York with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Traded Concepts Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) a. The Sub-Adviser is or, prior to providing services to the Funds pursuant to this Agreement, will be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) b. The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser and the Adviser CCO immediately of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Fund(s) and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds Fund(s) or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)Adviser; (c) c. The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser and the Adviser CCO immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) a Fund in accordance with the Fund(s)’ a Fund’s stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ a Fund’s or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating as such relate to the Funds.such Fund; (d) d. The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) e. The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state State of Delaware Oklahoma with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) f. The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) g. This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) h. The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) i. The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; (j) j. The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Capitol Series Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect;. The Sub-Adviser covenants to maintain all necessary registrations, licenses and approvals in effect during the term of this Agreement, including National Futures Association (“NFA”) membership and registration as a Commodity Trading Adviser. (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) 9 of the 1940 Act, including any actions taken by the SEC to place any restrictions on, or suspend, reject or revoke any approval, quota or license that may be necessary or appropriate for a Fund’s operations or investment strategies, as set forth in the Fund’s registration statement, and as otherwise may reasonably be requested by the Adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of Funds, the Sub-Adviser (other than or any routine regulatory examinations)of the aforementioned approvals, licenses or quotas and provide such information as reasonably requested by the Adviser regarding such matters; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (fd) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (ge) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (jf) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage; and (g) The Sub-Adviser is not an affiliated person of any depositary bank for any Depositary Receipts held by a Fund, except a depositary bank that is deemed to be affiliated solely because a Fund owns greater than 5% of the outstanding voting securities of such depositary bank.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Krane Shares Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by the Advisory Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser GEIM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify Act or otherwise; (vi) has filed a notice of exemption pursuant to Rule 4.14 under the Trust Commodity Exchange Act with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Adviser if itNational Futures Association, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating not required to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser file such exemption; and (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cvii) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ib) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to has adopted a broker or dealer in consideration written code of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales ethics complying with the requirements of shares Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and will provide GEIM and the Board with a copy of the Fundthat code of ethics, any other series together with evidence of the Trust, or any other registered investment companyits adoption. (jc) The Sub-Adviser agrees certifies that the information stated in Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 to maintain an appropriate level the Company's Registration Statement relating to the Sub-Adviser, its management of errors the Fund and omissions or professional liability insurance coverageits performance history is true, correct and complete to the best of its knowledge.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Funds)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) a. The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) b. The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) c. The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) d. The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) e. The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware Kansas with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) f. The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) g. This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) h. The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) i. The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) j. The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , in each case in all material respects any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving in each case necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify has provided the Adviser immediately upon detection and the Company with a copy of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating its Form ADV Part II at least 48 hours prior to the Fundsexecution of this Agreement and will provide a revised Form ADV Part II from time to time thereafter. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized has adopted a code of ethics meeting in all material respects the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under all applicable law the 1940 Act and regulation to enter into this Agreement the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and serve as has provided the Adviser and the Directors of the Company a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will upon request provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of ethics or procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report regarding material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to such material violations, in each case that relate specifically to the Funds Portfolios or that could reasonably be expected to materially adversely impact or involve systems or procedures utilized for a Portfolio; and (B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to perform prevent “access persons” from violating the services described under this Agreement;code of ethics. (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized has in place compliance policies and validly existing under the laws procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the state of Delaware with Advisers Act and the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser Adviser’s last report relating specifically to the Portfolios or which could impact or involve systems or procedures utilized for a Portfolio; (B) describes any material issues arising under the executionSub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures relating specifically to the Portfolios or which could reasonably be expected to materially adversely impact or involve systems or procedures utilized for a Portfolio and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to such material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment companysupervised persons. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (aw) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (bx) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cy) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (dz) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (eaa) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware Tennessee with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Opportunities Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance is registered with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines National Futures Association as a commodity trading adviser and policies commodity pool operator or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundsis exempt from such registration. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law has provided the Adviser and regulation the Company with a copy of its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Commission, and will promptly after filing any material amendment to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendment to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement;Adviser. (e) The Sub-Adviser is has adopted a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing Personal Trading Policy meeting the code of ethics requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the laws 1940 Act and the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and has provided the Adviser and the Board a copy of such policy, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any material changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon the reasonable request of the state Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) summarizes infractions of Delaware with the power Personal Trading Policy or procedures by any employee since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, describes the corresponding sanctions and identifies any material violations of the policy or procedures by supervised persons of the Sub-Adviser who provide services to own the Portfolio pursuant to this Agreement; and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;(B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s Personal Trading Policy are reasonably designed to prevent “access persons” from violating the policy. (f) The execution, delivery Sub-Adviser has in place compliance policies and performance procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of its supervised persons. Upon the reasonable request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made, if any, to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on procedures since the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, Sub-Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part material violations of the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s policies and procedures since the executionSub-Adviser’s last report, delivery and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to such material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequately designed and effectively implemented to help prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;its supervised persons. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolio’s custodian to act on any matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities of the Portfolio (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall not divert have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from the Portfolio’s custody accounts within the scope of authority indentified on the authorized persons list. In the event any Fundperson on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolio’s portfolio securities transactions to custody accounts, whether resulting from a broker change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or dealer in consideration otherwise, the Sub-Adviser will promptly provide the custodian and the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list reflecting the removal of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) person. The Sub-Adviser agrees shall provide the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list each time it amends the list to maintain add an appropriate level authorized person. Upon the request of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragethe Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify has provided the Adviser immediately upon detection and the Company with a copy of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectivesCommission, guidelines and policies or will promptly after filing any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach amendment to its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating such amendment to the FundsAdviser. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized has adopted a code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under all applicable law the 1940 Act and regulation to enter into this Agreement the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and serve as has provided the Adviser and the Directors of the Portfolio a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of ethics or procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the Funds material violations; and (B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to perform prevent “access persons” from violating the services described under this Agreement;code of ethics. (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized has in place compliance policies and validly existing under the laws procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the state of Delaware with Advisers Act and the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the Sub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures relating to the Portfolio or that could reasonably be expected to materially adversely impact or involve systems or procedures utilized for the execution, delivery Portfolio and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment companysupervised persons. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds Fund or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the FundsFund. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds Fund and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware Ontario, Canada with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Opportunities Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser GEAM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify Act or otherwise; (vi) has filed a notice of exemption pursuant to Rule 4.14 under the Trust Commodity Exchange Act with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Adviser if itNational Futures Association, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating not required to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser file such exemption; and (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cvii) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (fb) The executionSub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act that also complies with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Code”), delivery and performance by will provide GEAM and the Board with a copy of that code of ethics. Within fifteen (15) days of the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this Agreement is in effect, the president, any vice president or chief compliance officer of the Sub-Adviser shall certify to GEAM that the Sub-Adviser (i) has complied with the requirements of this Agreement are within Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act during the previous year and that there has been no violation of the Sub-Adviser’s powers code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, the details of such violation and have been duly authorized by all necessary of the-action on that was taken in response to such violation and (ii) has adopted procedures reasonably designed to prevent Access Persons (as defined in Rule 17j-1) from violating the part of its corporate members or boardfederal securities laws. On an annual basis, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for shall provide a written report to the execution, delivery Board and performance by GEAM pursuant to Rule 17j-1(c)(2) under the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement1940 Act, and the executionupon a reasonable written request from GEAM, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) furnish to GEAM all other records relevant to the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;code of ethics as it relates to this Agreement. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ic) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fundcertifies that the information stated in the currently effective Post-Effective Amendment to the Company’s portfolio securities transactions Registration Statement relating to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares the Sub-Adviser, its management of the FundFund with respect to the Allocated Assets and its performance history is true, any other series correct and complete to the best of the Trust, or any other registered investment companyits knowledge. (jd) The Sub-Adviser agrees will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain an appropriate level provide GEAM with a minimum investment management capacity of errors [treated as confidential] in the aggregate, to provide investment advisory services on behalf of the small-cap equity mutual funds (including the Fund) managed by GEAM and omissions sub-advised by the Sub-Adviser, provided that this provision shall in no way limit or professional liability insurance coveragerestrict the Sub-Adviser’s right to terminate this Agreement or any other investment management or subadvisory agreement between the Sub-Adviser and GEAM pursuant to the terms of each such agreement.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Investment Funds Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Trust and the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Trust and the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees agrees, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage; and (k) The services provided by the Sub-Adviser to other investment advisers and investment companies will not, during the term of this Agreement, interfere in a material manner, with its ability to meet all its obligations with respect to rendering services pursuant to this Agreement.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Esoterica Thematic ETF Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Adviser and the Adviser if itTrust in the event (i) the Sub-Adviser, a member of its executive management management, or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board board, or body, involving the affairs of the Funds Trust (excluding class action suits in which a Fund is a member of the plaintiff class by reason of the Fund’s ownership of shares in the defendant) or relating to the investment advisory services compliance by the Sub-Adviser with the federal or state securities laws or (ii) an actual change in control of the Sub-Adviser resulting in an “assignment” (other than as defined in the 1000 Xxx) has occurred or is otherwise proposed to occur. The Sub-Adviser will also notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (i) any routine regulatory examinations)material failure to manage any Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and policies or any applicable law; or (ii) any material breach of any of the Funds’, the Adviser’s or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures. In addition, the Sub-Adviser shall provide a quarterly report regarding each Fund’s compliance with its investment objectives and policies, applicable law, including, but not limited to the 1940 Act and Subchapter M of the Code, as applicable, and the Fund’s policies, guidelines or procedures as applicable to the Sub-Adviser’s obligations under this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser agrees to correct any such failure promptly and to take any action that the Adviser may reasonably request in connection with any such breach. Upon request, the Sub-Adviser shall also provide Adviser with supporting certifications in connection with such certifications of Fund financial statements and disclosure controls pursuant to the Sxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance is registered with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines National Futures Association as a commodity trading adviser and policies commodity pool operator or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating is not required to the Fundsbe registered. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law has provided the Adviser and regulation the Company with a copy of its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Commission, and will promptly after filing any amendment to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendment to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement;Adviser. (e) The Sub-Adviser is has adopted a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the laws 1940 Act and the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and has provided the Adviser and the Board a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the state Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of Delaware with ethics or procedures since the power Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to own material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and possess its assets sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;(B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to prevent “access persons” from violating the code of ethics. (f) The execution, delivery Sub-Adviser has in place compliance policies and performance procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the executionSub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;its supervised persons. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolio’s custodian to act on any matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities of the Portfolio (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall not divert have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from the Portfolio’s custody accounts within the scope of authority indentified on the authorized persons list. In the event any Fundperson on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolio’s portfolio securities transactions to custody accounts, whether resulting from a broker change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or dealer in consideration otherwise, the Sub-Adviser will promptly provide the custodian and the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list reflecting the removal of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) person. The Sub-Adviser agrees shall provide the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list each time it amends the list to maintain add an appropriate level authorized person. Upon the request of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragethe Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance is registered with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines National Futures Association as a commodity trading adviser and policies commodity pool operator or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundsis exempt from such registration. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law has provided the Adviser and regulation the Company with a copy of its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Commission, and will promptly after filing any amendment to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendment to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement;Adviser. (e) The Sub-Adviser is has adopted a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the laws 1940 Act and the requirements of Rule 204A-l under the Advisers Act and has provided the Adviser and the Board a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the state Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of Delaware with ethics or procedures since the power Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to own material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and possess its assets sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;(B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to prevent “access persons” from violating the code of ethics. (f) The execution, delivery Sub-Adviser has in place compliance policies and performance procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, the Sub­Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the Sub-Adviser’s policies and procedures that pertain to the Portfolios or that could reasonably be expected to materially adversely impact or involve systems or procedures utilized for the executionPortfolios since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures that pertain to the Portfolios or that could reasonably be expected to materially adversely impact or involve systems or procedures utilized for the Portfolios and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations that pertain to the Portfolios or that could reasonably be expected to materially adversely impact or involve systems or procedures utilized for the Portfolios; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;its supervised persons. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolios’ custodian to act on any matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities of the Portfolios (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall not divert have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from the Portfolios’ custody accounts within the scope of authority indentified on the authorized persons list. In the event any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions person on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolios’ custody accounts, whether resulting from a broker change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or dealer in consideration otherwise, the Sub-Adviser will promptly provide the custodian and the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list reflecting the removal of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) person. The Sub-Adviser agrees shall provide the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list each time it amends the list to maintain add an appropriate level authorized person. Upon the request of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragethe Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser and the Trust of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets Sub-Adviser is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or otherwise relating to the investment advisory services of provided by the Sub-Adviser under this Agreement (other than any routine regulatory examinationsexaminations or inspections or similar inquiries); (cb) The the Sub-Adviser will promptly notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.. In addition, the Sub-Adviser shall, upon request and in a mutually agreed format, provide a quarterly report regarding each Fund’s compliance with its investment objectives and policies, applicable law, including, but not limited to the 1940 Act and Subchapter M of the Code, as applicable, and the Fund’s policies, guidelines or procedures as applicable to the Sub-Adviser’s obligations under this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser agrees to investigate any such failure promptly and to take appropriate action in connection with any such breach. Upon reasonable request, the Sub-Adviser shall also provide the Adviser and officers of the Trust with supporting certifications, relevant to its role, in connection with certifications of the Fund financial statements and disclosure controls pursuant to the Sxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act of 2002; (c) the Sub-Adviser will provide the Trust with any information reasonably requested regarding its management of the Funds required for any meeting of the Board, or for any shareholder report, amended registration statement, proxy statement, or prospectus supplement to be filed by the Trust with the SEC. The Sub-Adviser will make its officers and employees available to meet with the Board virtually or by telephone from time to time on due notice to review its investment management services to the Funds in light of current and prospective economic and market conditions and shall furnish to the Board such information as may reasonably be necessary in order for the Board to evaluate this Agreement or any proposed amendments thereto; (d) The the Sub-Adviser shall furnish or caused to be furnished to the Adviser and the Trust such information concerning portfolio transactions as may be reasonably necessary to enable the Adviser and the Trust or its designated agent to perform such compliance testing on the Funds and the Sub-Adviser’s services as the Trust may, in its reasonable discretion, determine to be appropriate; (e) the Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation regulations to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (ef) The the Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This this Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Sub- Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided has reviewed and will in the future review, the Prospectus, and any amendments or supplements thereto, the annual or semi-annual reports to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form shareholders, other reports filed with the SEC and any marketing material of a Fund (collectively the “Disclosure Documents”), as and when furnished to the Sub-Adviser for its review by the Adviser, and represents and warrants that, solely with respect to any information contained expressly supplied by the Sub-Adviser for inclusion therein is accurateincluding disclosure about a Fund’s investment strategy and the risks of investing in a Fund, current and complete the manner in all material respects which the Sub-Adviser manages the Assets of the Funds, or information relating directly to the Sub-Adviser, such Disclosure Documents contain or will contain, as of its filing datethe date thereof, no untrue statement of any material fact and does not omit to state any statement of material fact which was required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, contained therein not misleading;; and (i) The the Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Tema ETF Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware New York with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage. Upon request, the Sub-Adviser will furnish the Adviser with certificates of insurance in forms and substance reasonably acceptable to the Adviser evidencing its insurance coverages and will provide notice of termination of such coverages, if any, to the Adviser and the Trust, all as promptly as reasonably possible. The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser promptly, and in any event within 10 business days, when the Sub-Adviser receives notice of any termination of any insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) a. The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) b. The Sub-Adviser will immediately promptly notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Sub- Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member or any of its executive management or portfolio manager for supervised persons (as such term is defined in the Assets is served or otherwise Advisers Act) receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds Fund or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser provided pursuant to this Agreement (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) c. The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately promptly upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ Fund’s or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the FundsFund. The Sub-Adviser agrees to correct any such failure or breach promptly and to take remedial action deemed reasonable by the Sub-Adviser in connection with any said failure or breach. d. The Sub-Adviser will promptly notify the Adviser and the Trust of any anticipated change in the ownership of the Sub-Adviser that could: (di) materially impact the services provided by the Sub-Adviser to the Fund; or (ii) result in an “assignment” (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act); e. The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds Fund and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) f. The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) g. The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Sub- Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) h. This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) i. The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) j. The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any of the Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) k. The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of fidelity bonding, errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coveragecoverage as determined by the Sub- Adviser. The Sub-Adviser shall provide prompt written notice to the Adviser and the Trust: (i) of any material changes in the Sub-Adviser’s insurance policies or insurance coverage (including fidelity bonds); or (ii) if any material claims related to the Sub- Adviser’s services under this Agreement shall be made on the Sub-Adviser’s insurance policies. Furthermore, the Sub-Adviser, upon reasonable request, shall provide the Adviser and the Trust with any information concerning the amount of or scope of said insurance, including, without limitation fidelity bonds.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northern Lights Fund Trust IV)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser and the Trust of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets Sub-Adviser is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or otherwise relating to the investment advisory services of provided by the Sub-Adviser under this Agreement (other than any routine regulatory examinationsexaminations or inspections or similar inquiries); (cb) The the Sub-Adviser will promptly notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.. In addition, the Sub-Adviser shall, upon request and in a mutually agreed format, provide a quarterly report regarding each Fund’s compliance with its investment objectives and policies, applicable law, including, but not limited to the 1940 Act and Subchapter M of the Code, as applicable, and the Fund’s policies, guidelines or procedures as applicable to the Sub-Adviser’s obligations under this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser agrees to investigate any such failure promptly and to take appropriate action in connection with any such breach. Upon reasonable request, the Sub-Adviser shall also provide the Adviser and officers of the Trust with supporting certifications, relevant to its role, in connection with certifications of the Fund financial statements and disclosure controls pursuant to the Sxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act of 2002; (c) the Sub-Adviser will provide the Trust with any information reasonably requested regarding its management of the Funds required for any meeting of the Board, or for any shareholder report, amended registration statement, proxy statement, or prospectus supplement to be filed by the Trust with the SEC. The Sub-Adviser will make its officers and employees available to meet with the Board virtually or by telephone from time to time on due notice to review its investment management services to the Funds in light of current and prospective economic and market conditions and shall furnish to the Board such information as may reasonably be necessary in order for the Board to evaluate this Agreement or any proposed amendments thereto; (d) The the Sub-Adviser shall furnish or caused to be furnished to the Adviser and the Trust such information concerning portfolio transactions as may be reasonably necessary to enable the Adviser and the Trust or its designated agent to perform such compliance testing on the Funds and the Sub-Adviser’s services as the Trust may, in its reasonable discretion, determine to be appropriate; (e) the Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation regulations to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (ef) The the Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware Arizona with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This this Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided has reviewed and will in the future review, the Prospectus, and any amendments or supplements thereto, the annual or semi-annual reports to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form shareholders, other reports filed with the SEC and any marketing material of a Fund (collectively the “Disclosure Documents”), as and when furnished to the Sub-Adviser for its review by the Adviser, and represents and warrants that, solely with respect to any information contained expressly supplied by the Sub-Adviser for inclusion therein is accurateincluding disclosure about a Fund’s investment strategy and the risks of investing in a Fund, current and complete the manner in all material respects which the Sub-Adviser manages the Assets of the Funds, or information relating directly to the Sub-Adviser, such Disclosure Documents contain or will contain, as of its filing datethe date thereof, no untrue statement of any material fact and does not omit to state any statement of material fact which was required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, contained therein not misleading;; and (i) The the Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (SHP ETF Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)will also promptly notify the Adviser if it is dissolved or becomes bankrupt or insolvent as defined under the provisions of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq., as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; and (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by the Advisory Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser GEAM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify Act or otherwise; (vi) has filed a notice of exemption pursuant to Rule 4.14 under the Trust Commodity Exchange Act with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Adviser if itNational Futures Association, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating not required to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser file such exemption; and (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cvii) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ib) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to has adopted a broker or dealer in consideration written code of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales ethics complying with the requirements of shares Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and will provide GEAM and the Board with a copy of the Fundthat code of ethics, any other series together with evidence of the Trust, or any other registered investment companyits adoption. (jc) The Sub-Adviser agrees certifies that the information stated in Post-Effective Amendment No. to maintain an appropriate level the Company's Registration Statement relating to the Sub-Adviser, its management of errors the Fund and omissions or professional liability insurance coverageits performance history is true, correct and complete to the best of its knowledge.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Investment Funds Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify has provided the Adviser immediately upon detection and the Company with a copy of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectivesCommission, guidelines and policies or will promptly after filing any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach amendment to its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating such amendment to the FundsAdviser. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized has adopted a code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under all applicable law the 1940 Act and regulation to enter into this Agreement the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and serve as has provided the Adviser and the Directors of the Company a copy of such code of ethics, and will promptly provide copies of any material changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of ethics or procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the Funds material violations; and (B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to perform prevent “access persons” from violating the services described under this Agreement;code of ethics. (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized has in place compliance policies and validly existing under the laws procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the state of Delaware with Advisers Act and the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the executionSub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment companysupervised persons. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by the Advisory Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser GEIM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify Act or otherwise; (vi) has filed a notice of exemption pursuant to Rule 4.14 under the Trust Commodity Exchange Act with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Adviser if itNational Futures Association, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating not required to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser file such exemption; and (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cvii) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ib) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to has adopted a broker or dealer in consideration written code of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales ethics complying with the requirements of shares Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and will provide GEIM and the Board with a copy of the Fundthat code of ethics, any other series together with evidence of the Trust, or any other registered investment companyits adoption. (jc) The Sub-Adviser agrees certifies that the information stated in Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to maintain an appropriate level the Company's Registration Statement relating to the Sub-Adviser, its management of errors the Fund and omissions or professional liability insurance coverageits performance history is true, correct and complete to the best of its knowledge.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Institutional Funds)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser GEAM of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Act or otherwise; and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets (vi) is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (fb) The executionSub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act that also complies with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Code”), delivery and performance by will provide GEAM and the Board with a copy of that code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days of the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this Agreement is in effect, the chief compliance officer of the Sub-Adviser or his designee shall certify to GEAM that the Sub-Adviser solely with respect to the Allocated Assets (i) has complied with the requirements of this Agreement are within Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act during the previous year and that there has been no violation of the Sub-Adviser’s powers code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, the details of such violation and have been duly authorized by all of the appropriate action that was taken in response to such violation and (ii) has adopted procedures reasonably necessary action on to prevent Access Persons (as defined in Rule 17j-1) from violating the part of its corporate members or boardCode. On an annual basis, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for shall provide a written report to the execution, delivery Board and performance by GEAM pursuant to Rule 17j-1(c)(2) under the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement1940 Act, and the executionupon a reasonable written request from GEAM, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) furnish to GEAM all other records relevant to the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;code of ethics as it relates to this Agreement. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ic) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer certifies that the information stated in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares each of the Fundmost current Post Effective Amendment to the Company’s Registration Statement relating to the Sub-Adviser, any other series its management of the TrustFund with respect to the Allocated Assets and its performance history is true, or any other registered investment companycorrect and complete to the best of its knowledge. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Ge Investments Funds Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance is exempt from registration with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines National Futures Association as a commodity trading adviser and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundscommodity pool operator. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law has provided the Adviser and regulation the Company with a copy of its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Commission, and will promptly after filing any amendment to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendment to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement;Adviser. (e) The Sub-Adviser is has adopted a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-l under the laws 1940 Act and the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and has provided the Adviser and the Board a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the state Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of Delaware with ethics or procedures since the power Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to own material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and possess its assets sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;(B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to prevent “access persons” from violating the code of ethics. (f) The execution, delivery Sub-Adviser has in place compliance policies and performance procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the executionSub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;its supervised persons. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolio’s custodian to act on any matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities of the Portfolio (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall not divert have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from the Portfolio’s custody accounts within the scope of authority indentified on the authorized persons list. In the event any Fundperson on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolio’s portfolio securities transactions to custody accounts, whether resulting from a broker change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or dealer in consideration otherwise, the Sub-Adviser will promptly provide the custodian and the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list reflecting the removal of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) person. The Sub-Adviser agrees shall provide the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list each time it amends the list to maintain add an appropriate level authorized person. Upon the request of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragethe Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is or, prior to providing services to the Funds pursuant to this Agreement, will be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)Adviser; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware New York with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Interim Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Traded Concepts Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Adviser and the Adviser if itTrust in the event (i) the Sub-Adviser, a member of its executive management management, or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board board, or body, involving the affairs of the Funds Trust (excluding class action suits in which a Fund is a member of the plaintiff class by reason of the Fund’s ownership of shares in the defendant) or relating to the investment advisory services compliance by the Sub-Adviser with the federal or state securities laws or (ii) an actual change in control of the Sub-Adviser resulting in an “assignment” (other than as defined in the 0000 Xxx) has occurred or is otherwise proposed to occur. The Sub-Adviser will also notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (i) any routine regulatory examinations)material failure to manage any Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and policies or any applicable law; or (ii) any material breach of any of the Funds’, the Adviser’s or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures. In addition, the Sub-Adviser shall provide a quarterly report regarding each Fund’s compliance with its investment objectives and policies, applicable law, including, but not limited to the 1940 Act and Subchapter M of the Code, as applicable, and the Fund’s policies, guidelines or procedures as applicable to the Sub-Adviser’s obligations under this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser agrees to correct any such failure promptly and to take any action that the Adviser may reasonably request in connection with any such breach. Upon request, the Sub-Adviser shall also provide Adviser with supporting certifications in connection with such certifications of Fund financial statements and disclosure controls pursuant to the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware Ohio with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Adviser and the Adviser if itTrust in the event (i) the Sub-Adviser, a member of its executive management management, or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board board, or body, involving the affairs of the Funds Trust (excluding class action suits in which a Fund is a member of the plaintiff class by reason of the Fund’s ownership of shares in the defendant) or relating to the investment advisory services compliance by the Sub-Adviser with the federal or state securities laws or (ii) an actual change in control of the Sub-Adviser resulting in an “assignment” (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cas defined in the 1940 Act) has occurred or is otherwise proposed to occur. The Sub-Adviser will also notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (ai) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) any Fund in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated its investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (bii) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ Funds’, the Adviser’s or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The executionprocedures. In addition, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser shall provide a quarterly report regarding each Fund’s compliance with its investment objectives and policies, applicable law, including, but not limited to the 1940 Act and Subchapter M of this Agreement are within the Code, as applicable, and the Fund’s policies, guidelines or procedures as applicable to the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default obligations under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.this

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Samples: Interim Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair regulatory or industry self-regulatory organization, necessary to be met in order to perform the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under services contemplated by this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 ActAgreement. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations in connection with the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member performance of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of obligations under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any actionapplicable U.S. sanctions laws, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);rules and regulations. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance is registered with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines National Futures Association as a commodity trading adviser and policies commodity pool operator or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundsis exempt from such registration. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law has provided the Adviser and regulation the Company with a copy of its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Commission, and will promptly after filing any amendment to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendment to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement;Adviser. (e) The Sub-Adviser is has adopted a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the laws 1940 Act and the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and has provided the Adviser and the Board a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the state Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of Delaware with ethics or procedures since the power Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to own material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and possess its assets sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;(B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to prevent “access persons” from violating the code of ethics. (f) The execution, delivery Sub-Adviser has in place compliance policies and performance procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the executionSub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;its supervised persons. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolio’s custodian to act on any matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities of the Portfolio (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall not divert have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from the Portfolio’s custody accounts within the scope of authority indentified on the authorized persons list. In the event any Fundperson on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolio’s portfolio securities transactions to custody accounts, whether resulting from a broker change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or dealer in consideration otherwise, the Sub-Adviser will promptly provide the custodian and the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list reflecting the removal of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) person. The Sub-Adviser agrees shall provide the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list each time it amends the list to maintain add an appropriate level authorized person. Upon the request of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragethe Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify has provided the Adviser immediately upon detection and the Company with a copy of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectivesCommission, guidelines and policies or will promptly after filing any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach amendment to its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating such amendment to the FundsAdviser. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized has adopted a code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under all applicable law the 1940 Act and regulation to enter into this Agreement the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and serve as has provided the Adviser and the Directors of the Portfolio a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of ethics or procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the Funds material violations; and (B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to perform prevent “access persons” from violating the services described under this Agreement;code of ethics. (e) The Sub-Adviser is has in place compliance policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a limited liability company duly organized written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s policies and validly existing procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the laws Sub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the state Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;supervised persons. (f) The executionSub-Adviser has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, delivery written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolio’s custodian to act on any matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities of the Portfolio (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and performance by such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from the Portfolio’s custody accounts within the scope of authority indentified on the authorized persons list. In the event any person on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolio’s custody accounts, whether resulting from a change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or otherwise, the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within will promptly provide the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, custodian and the execution, delivery and performance by Adviser with an updated authorized persons list reflecting the Sub-Adviser removal of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) such person. The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions provide the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list each time it amends the list to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares add an authorized person. Upon the request of the FundAdviser, but in any other series of event no less frequently than annually, the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragewill provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company an SEC registered investment adviser duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware Tennessee with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (2nd Vote Funds)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundsa Fund. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds each Fund and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragecoverage as determined in the Sub-Adviser’s sole discretion.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Advisor Managed Portfolios)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser (i) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; ; (bii) The is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement does not contravene or constitute a default under any agreement binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (v) will immediately promptly notify the Adviser HCMFA of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser it from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify Act or otherwise; (vi) has filed a notice of exemption pursuant to Rule 4.14 under the Trust Commodity Exchange Act with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Adviser if itNational Futures Association, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating not required to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser file such exemption; and (other than any routine regulatory examinations); (cvii) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware in which it was organized with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;. (fb) The executionSub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act that also complies with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Code”), delivery and performance by will provide HCMFA and the Board with a copy of that code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days of the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this Agreement is in effect, the president, any vice president or chief compliance officer of the Sub-Adviser shall certify to HCMFA that the Sub-Adviser (i) has complied with the requirements of this Agreement are within Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act during the previous year and that there has been no violation of the Sub-Adviser’s powers code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, the details of such violation and have been duly authorized by all of the appropriate action that was taken in response to such violation and (ii) has adopted procedures reasonably necessary action on to prevent Access Persons (as defined in Rule 17j-1) from violating the part of its corporate members or boardCode. On an annual basis, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for shall provide a written report to the execution, delivery Board and performance by HCMFA pursuant to Rule 17j-1(c)(2) under the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement1940 Act, and the executionupon a reasonable written request from HCMFA, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) furnish to HCMFA all other records relevant to the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;code of ethics as it relates to this Agreement (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (ic) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer certifies that the information stated in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares each of the Fundmost current Post Effective Amendment to the Trust’s Registration Statement relating to the Sub-Adviser, any other series its management of the TrustFund with respect to the Allocated Assets and its performance history is true, or any other registered investment companycorrect and complete to the best of its knowledge. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Highland Funds Ii)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)will also promptly notify the Adviser if it is dissolved or becomes bankrupt or insolvent as defined under the provisions of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq., as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.procedures; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware Arkansas with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company.; and (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or and professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust Funds as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is or, prior to providing services to the Funds pursuant to this Agreement, will be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately promptly notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s 's ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Funds and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations)with respect to the Sub-Adviser's actions or inactions relating solely to the Funds; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately promptly upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)' stated investment objectives, guidelines objectives and policies or any applicable law or regulationlaw; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)' or the Sub-Adviser’s 's policies, guidelines or procedures relating as such relate to the Funds.Fund; (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company partnership duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state State of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s 's powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or boardmembers, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s 's governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current accurate and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Sub Advisory Agreement (Exchange Listed Funds Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust Adviser and the Adviser if itTrust in the event (i) the Sub-Adviser, a member of its executive management management, or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board board, or body, involving the affairs of the Funds Trust (excluding class action suits in which a Fund is a member of the plaintiff class by reason of the Fund’s ownership of shares in the defendant) or relating to the investment advisory services compliance by the Sub-Adviser with the federal or state securities laws or (ii) an actual change in control of the Sub-Adviser resulting in an “assignment” (other than as defined in the 1940 Act) has occurred or is otherwise proposed to occur. The Sub-Adviser will also notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (i) any routine regulatory examinations)material failure to manage any Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and policies or any applicable law; or (ii) any material breach of any of the Funds’, the Adviser’s or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures. In addition, the Sub-Adviser shall provide a quarterly report regarding each Fund’s compliance with its investment objectives and policies, applicable law, including, but not limited to the 1940 Act and Subchapter M of the Code, as applicable, and the Fund’s policies, guidelines or procedures as applicable to the Sub-Adviser’s obligations under this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser agrees to correct any such failure promptly and to take any action that the Adviser may reasonably request in connection with any such breach. Upon request, the Sub-Adviser shall also provide Adviser with supporting certifications in connection with such certifications of Fund financial statements and disclosure controls pursuant to the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (e) The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware Ohio with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (ETF Series Solutions)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify the Adviser and the Trust of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets Sub-Adviser is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or otherwise relating to the investment advisory services of provided by the Sub-Adviser under this Agreement (other than any routine regulatory examinationsexaminations or inspections or similar inquiries); (cb) The the Sub-Adviser will promptly notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Funds.. In addition, the Sub-Adviser shall, upon request and in a mutually agreed format, provide a quarterly report regarding each Fund’s compliance with its investment objectives and policies, applicable law, including, but not limited to the 1940 Act and Subchapter M of the Code, as applicable, and the Fund’s policies, guidelines or procedures as applicable to the Sub-Adviser’s obligations under this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser agrees to investigate any such failure promptly and to take appropriate action in connection with any such breach. Upon reasonable request, the Sub-Adviser shall also provide the Adviser and officers of the Trust with supporting certifications, relevant to its role, in connection with certifications of the Fund financial statements and disclosure controls pursuant to the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act of 2002; (c) the Sub-Adviser will provide the Trust with any information reasonably requested regarding its management of the Funds required for any meeting of the Board, or for any shareholder report, amended registration statement, proxy statement, or prospectus supplement to be filed by the Trust with the SEC. The Sub-Adviser will make its officers and employees available to meet with the Board virtually or by telephone from time to time on due notice to review its investment management services to the Funds in light of current and prospective economic and market conditions and shall furnish to the Board such information as may reasonably be necessary in order for the Board to evaluate this Agreement or any proposed amendments thereto; (d) The the Sub-Adviser shall furnish or caused to be furnished to the Adviser and the Trust such information concerning portfolio transactions as may be reasonably necessary to enable the Adviser and the Trust or its designated agent to perform such compliance testing on the Funds and the Sub-Adviser’s services as the Trust may, in its reasonable discretion, determine to be appropriate; (e) the Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation regulations to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement; (ef) The the Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to own and possess its assets and carry on its business as it is now being conducted; (f) The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser; (g) This this Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided has reviewed and will in the future review, the Prospectus, and any amendments or supplements thereto, the annual or semi-annual reports to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form shareholders, other reports filed with the SEC and any marketing material of a Fund (collectively the “Disclosure Documents”), as and when furnished to the Sub-Adviser for its review by the Adviser, and represents and warrants that, solely with respect to any information contained expressly supplied by the Sub-Adviser for inclusion therein is accurateincluding disclosure about a Fund’s investment strategy and the risks of investing in a Fund, current and complete the manner in all material respects which the Sub-Adviser manages the Assets of the Funds, or information relating directly to the Sub-Adviser, such Disclosure Documents contain or will contain, as of its filing datethe date thereof, no untrue statement of any material fact and does not omit to state any statement of material fact which was required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, contained therein not misleading;; and (i) The the Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund’s portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (SHP ETF Trust)

Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents represents, warrants and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust agrees as follows: (a) The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and will continue to be so registered while this Agreement is in effect. (b) The Sub-Adviser is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement and has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (b) The Sub-Adviser will immediately notify , any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the Adviser of the occurrence applicable requirements of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser’s ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement regulatory or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, industry self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving necessary to be met in order to perform the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);contemplated by this Agreement.. (c) The Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance is registered with the Fund(s)’ stated investment objectives, guidelines National Futures Association as a commodity trading adviser and policies commodity pool operator or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures relating to the Fundsis exempt from such registration. (d) The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law has provided the Adviser and regulation the Company with a copy of its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Commission, and will promptly after filing any amendment to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendment to the Funds and to perform the services described under this Agreement;Adviser. (e) The Sub-Adviser is has adopted a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing code of ethics meeting the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the laws 1940 Act and the requirements of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act and has provided the Adviser and the Board a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption, and will promptly provide copies of any changes thereto, together with evidence of their adoption. Upon request of the state Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes any issues arising under the code of Delaware with ethics or procedures since the power Sub-Adviser’s last report, including but not limited to own material violations of the code of ethics or procedures and possess its assets sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and carry on its business as it is now being conducted;(B) certifies that the procedures contained in the Sub-Adviser’s code of ethics are reasonably designed to prevent “access persons” from violating the code of ethics. (f) The execution, delivery Sub-Adviser has in place compliance policies and performance procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement are within its supervised persons. Upon request of the Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will supply the Adviser a written report that (A) describes material amendments made to the Sub-Adviser’s powers policies and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of its corporate members or board, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of procedures since the Sub-Adviser for Adviser’s last report; (B) describes any issues arising under the executionSub-Adviser’s policies and procedures since the Sub-Adviser’s last report, delivery including but not limited to material violations of any such policies or procedures and performance sanctions imposed or remedial action taken in response to the material violations; and (C) certifies that the policies and procedures are adequate in design and operation to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and the rules adopted thereunder by the Sub-Adviser or any of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-Adviser;its supervised persons. (g) This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-Adviser; (h) The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (i) The Sub-Adviser has provided the custodian and the Adviser with a list of individuals who are authorized to provide instructions (including verbal, written, or by way of straight-through processing) to the Portfolio’s custodian to act on any matters and/or to take any actions with respect to the cash or securities of the Portfolio (such individuals hereinafter referred to as “authorized persons” and such list as the “authorized persons list”). Each authorized person shall not divert have a business need to have the ability to move cash and/or securities to and from the Portfolio’s custody accounts within the scope of authority indentified on the authorized persons list. In the event any Fundperson on the authorized persons list no longer has a business need to access the Portfolio’s portfolio securities transactions to custody accounts, whether resulting from a broker change in job responsibilities, a termination of employment or dealer in consideration otherwise, the Sub-Adviser will promptly provide the custodian and the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list reflecting the removal of such broker or dealer’s promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment company. (j) person. The Sub-Adviser agrees shall provide the Adviser with an updated authorized persons list each time it amends the list to maintain add an appropriate level authorized person. Upon the request of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coveragethe Adviser, but in any event no less frequently than annually, the Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with a current authorized persons list.

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Samples: Investment Sub Advisory Agreement (Northwestern Mutual Series Fund Inc)

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