1 EXHIBIT 1(a) THE GW INVESTMENT FUNDS MASTER TRUST AGREEMENT FEBRUARY 22, 1989 2 THE GW INVESTMENT FUNDS MASTER TRUST AGREEMENTSierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997 • Massachusetts
FORM OF SUB-ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT May 1, 1997Agreement • August 28th, 1997 • Sierra Trust Funds • Massachusetts
BY-LAWS OFSierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997
WITNESSETHTransfer Agency and Services Agreement • August 28th, 1997 • Sierra Trust Funds • Massachusetts
1 EXHIBIT 1(a)-7 GW SIERRA TRUST FUNDS AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO MASTER TRUST AGREEMENT (Change of Names) The undersigned, Assistant Secretary of GW Sierra Funds (the "Company"), does hereby certify that pursuant to Article IV, Sections 4.1 and 4.2, and...Master Trust Agreement • August 28th, 1997 • Sierra Trust Funds
1 Exhibit 5(b)-4.3 INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT Effective as of October 31, 1996 Van Kampen American Capital Management, Inc. One Parkview Plaza Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181 Dear Sirs: Sierra Trust Funds (the "Company"), an unincorporated...Sierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997 • Florida
FORM OF PURCHASE AGREEMENTForm of Purchase Agreement • August 28th, 1997 • Sierra Trust Funds
July 7, 1989Sierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997 • Massachusetts
EXHIBIT 5(a)-5 INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTSierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997 • Massachusetts
Exhibit 5(a)-6.1 INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT Growth and Income Fund October 22, 1993 Sierra Investment Advisors Corporation 9301 Corbin Avenue, Suite 333 P.O. Box 1160 Northridge, California 91328-1160 Dear Sirs: Sierra Trust Funds (the "Company"),...Investment Advisory Agreement • August 28th, 1997 • Sierra Trust Funds • Massachusetts
Exhibit 5(a)-8.1 AMENDMENT OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTSierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997
July 7, 1989Sierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997 • Massachusetts
2 3 and the Sub-Advisor. Upon any termination of this Agreement before the end of a month, the fee for such part of that month shall be prorated according to the proportion that such period bears to the full monthly period and shall be payable upon...Investment Advisory Agreement • August 28th, 1997 • Sierra Trust Funds • Massachusetts
1 Exhibit 5(a)-9.1 INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT Emerging Growth FundInvestment Advisory Agreement • August 28th, 1997 • Sierra Trust Funds • Massachusetts
Exhibit 5(a)-1.1 AMENDMENT OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTSierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997
1 EXHIBIT 1(a)-4 GW SIERRA TRUST FUNDS AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO MASTER TRUST AGREEMENT (DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL SUB-TRUSTS) The undersigned, Assistant Secretary of GW Sierra Trust Funds (the "Company"), does hereby certify that pursuant to Article IV,...Sierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997
2 3 required under the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement relating to the Fund among the Company, GW Advisors and the Sub-Advisor. Upon any termination of this Agreement before the end of a month, the fee for such part of that month shall be prorated...Sierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997 • Massachusetts
1 Exhibit 1(a)-3 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO MASTER TRUST AGREEMENT dated February 22, 1989 The undersigned, as secretary of GW Sierra Trust Funds (the "Fund"), does hereby certify that at a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on May 24, 1989, the...Sierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997
1 Exhibit 5(a)-11.1 AMENDMENT OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTSierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997
July 18, 1990Sierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997 • Massachusetts
July 18, 1990Sierra Trust Funds • August 28th, 1997 • Massachusetts
