Common use of Services of the Adviser Clause in Contracts

Services of the Adviser. The Adviser represents and warrants that it is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”) and will maintain such registration for so long as required by applicable law. Subject to the general supervision of the Board of the Trust, the Adviser shall provide the following advisory, management, and other services with respect to the Series: (a) Provide general investment advice and guidance with respect to the Series and provide advice and guidance to the Trust’s Trustees, and oversee the management of the investments of the Series and the composition of each Series’ portfolio of securities and investments, including cash, and the purchase, retention and disposition thereof, in accordance with each Series’ investment objective or objectives and policies as stated in the Trust’s current registration statement, which management may be provided by others selected by the Adviser and approved by the Board as provided below or directly by the Adviser as provided in Section 3 of this Agreement; (b) Render to the Board of the Trust such periodic and special reports as the Board may reasonably request; and (c) Make available its officers and employees to the Board and officers of the Trust for consultation and discussions regarding the administration and management of the Series and services provided to the Trust under this Agreement.