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This Agreement (“the Agreement”) is entered into this _____ day of ___________, ____ by and
between Woodlands Asset Management, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “WAMI”) as the
Managing Advisor (“WAMI”) and Davis Hamilton Jackson & Associates as the Sub-Advisor
(hereinafter referred as the “Sub-Advisor”).
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, WAMI provides investment supervisory and management services, on a
discretionary basis, to various clients; and
WHEREAS, WAMI has directed such clients to establish one or more accounts with Charles
Schwab (hereinafter referred to as the “Custodian”), whereby the Custodian provides custody
and record keeping services with respect to assets (hereinafter referred to as the “Assets”) in the
accounts (hereinafter referred to as “Account(s)”) as set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the discretionary powers which client has granted to WAMI, WAMI
desires to engage Sub-Advisor to provide investment and money management services, on a
discretionary basis, with regard to the Assets as the Sub-Advisor.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein,
the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. ENGAGEMENT OF SUB-ADVISOR.
A. General. WAMI hereby engages Sub-Advisor to manage the Assets of the client
(hereinafter referred to as “Client”), on a discretionary basis, as of the date first
set forth above and pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein. Pursuant
to Sub-Advisor’s engagement as set forth herein, Sub-Advisor hereby agrees to
invest all securities and cash that the Client may from time to time deposit in the
Account(s) through Sub-Advisor without prior consultation with WAMI, subject
only to the investment objectives and restrictions imposed by written notice to
Sub-Advisor by WAMI.
B. Engagement of Sub-Advisor. WAMI shall forward to Sub-Advisor (a) a copy of
the agreement executed by such Client, and (b) a copy of the Client’s investment
policy statement, executed by the Client, setting forth Client’s investment
objectives and restrictions. After review of the foregoing, Client information and
information regarding the Account(s)s and or Assets as Sub-Advisor may
reasonably request, Sub-Advisor shall accept or reject its engagement by WAMI
to provide investment advisory services for such Client. This Agreement shall
become effective as to such engagement when executed and delivered by Sub-
Advisor to WAMI.
C. Other. The Sub-Advisor shall have no responsibility with respect to the tendering
of securities or interest coupons in response to offers, call or redemptions or with
respect to the exercise of conversion rights, subscription rights or other options
relating to the Account(s) unless the Sub-Advisor has received written notice
thereof that refers to the particular securities managed by the Sub-Advisor for the
Client as opposed to a notice referring merely to the securities of a particular
issuer.
The Sub-Advisor shall have no obligation to seek to obtain any material non-
public information about any issuer of securities, or to purchase or sell, or to
recommend for purchase or sale, of the Account(s) the securities of any issuer on
the basis of any such information as may come into the Sub Advisor’s possession.
The Sub-Advisor acknowledges that it, and not WAMI, will exercise “investment
discretion” with respect to Clients within the meaning of Section 13(f) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and that the Sub-Advisor shall be responsible
for filing any required reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to that section.
WAMI hereby authorizes and directs Sub-Advisor to effect all transactions through Custodian.
To this end, WAMI agrees to provide all requisite documentation that the Custodian may
additionally require to authorize the Sub-Advisor to direct trades on behalf of the Client. In
addition to executing portfolio transactions, WAMI further agrees to provide certain record
keeping services pursuant to agreements with the Custodian. The Custodian shall provide
custody, safekeeping and record keeping services on behalf of WAMI.
Those assets that Client may deposit into the same account as set up by the Custodian which are
not subject to this Agreement and which Sub-Advisor shall have no responsibility are as follows
(such assets to b
6. COMPENSATION
As compensation for providing the services specified herein, WAMI shall pay Sub-Advisor, as
long as this Agreement remains in effect, an annual fee as described in Exhibit A (hereinafter
referred to as the “Fee”).
The Sub-Advisor’s Fee shall be payable quarterly in advance, and shall be calculated on a per
account basis using the ending market values for the preceding quarter. WAMI shall forward
remittance of the Sub-Advisor’s Fee to the Sub-Advisor on or before the 45th day following the
commencement of the quarter for which the Fee applies. The term “quarter” as used herein shall
mean a calendar quarter. In the event this Agreement, or any account(s) covered by this
Agreement is terminated prior to the end of a quarter, the Sub-Advisory Fee shall be prorated as
of the date of termination. WAMI shall pay the Sub-Advisor the Sub-Advisor’s Fee on a pro-
rata basis, for the period investment advisory services were provided hereunder.
7. POWER OF ATTORNEY.
So that Sub-Advisor may perform its functions hereunder, WAMI grants discretionary power to
Sub-Advisor and appoints Sub-Advisor his agent and attorneys-in-fact thereby authorizing and
empowering Sub-Advisor to take all such action as is allowable and specifically set forth in the
power of attorney in the Customer Account documentation, which provisions are incorporated
herein for all purposes by reference; PROVIDED HOWEVER, that except for the receipt of the
advisory fee payment as provided herein, nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing Sub-
Advisor to obtain custody or possession of any funds, securities or other property in which Client
has any beneficial interest in any manner whatsoever.
8. REPRESENTATIONS.
Each party agrees that any information regarding Client, the Account(s) and the Assets is
confidential information which shall be used by Sub-Advisor solely in connection with the
provision of the advisory services or brokerage services respectively rendered hereunder and
which will not be disclosed to third parties unless authorized by WAMI or required by law.
10. INDEMNIFICATION.
WAMI and Sub-Advisor (each the “indemnifying party”) agree to indemnify and hold the other
party free and harmless from and against any demand, claim, action, suit, or other proceeding,
including but without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees, not arising out of gross negligence,
bad faith or willful misfeasance by the indemnifying party with respect to its responsibilities
stated herein or by operation of the law or otherwise.
Any party to this Agreement may terminate by delivering written notice of the termination and
the termination date to the other parties hereto by certified or registered mail, to the address set
forth above. Advisory Fees shall be prorated to the date of termination. In the event any party
terminates this Agreement, Sub-Advisor shall take no discretionary action with regards to the
assets in the Account(s), unless and until WAMI instructs Sub-Advisor otherwise in writing.
Sub-Advisor shall not render any advice or take any action on behalf of the Client with respect to
securities or other investments held in the Accounts(s), or the issuers thereof, which become the
subject of any legal proceedings, including bankruptcies. WAMI hereby retains the right and
obligation to take any action relating to securities held in the Account(s). Furthermore, except to
the extent otherwise required by law, Sub-Advisor shall take any action or render any advice
with respect to the voting proxies solicited by, or with respect to, the issuers of any securities
held in the Account(s).
13. GENERAL.
A. Non-Exclusivity or WAMI’s and Sub-Advisor’s Services. The services provided by
WAMI and Sub-Advisor under this Agreement are non-exclusive, and WAMI and Sub-
Advisor shall be free to render the same or similar services to other parties.
B. Assignment. Either WAMI or Sub-Advisor shall not assign this Agreement with the
other party’s specific prior written consent.
C. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the parties
and may not be modified or amended except in writing signed by all parties.
D. Governing Law. It is understood that this Agreement shall be governed by and construed
under and in accordance with the laws of the state of Texas.
E. Severability. In the event that any of the terms, conditions or provisions of this
Agreement are held to be illegal, unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, the legality, validity, and enforceability of the remaining terms, conditions,
or provisions shall not be affected thereby.
F. Arbitration. The parties to this Agreement agree that any controversy which may arise
between them concerning any transaction hereunder or otherwise concerning this
Agreement shall be governed by the arbitration provisions set forth in the Custodian’s
and/or WAMI’s New Account Agreement, which arbitration provision in incorporated
herein by reference.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first set
forth above.
SUB-ADVISOR:
X__________________________________________
By: ___________________ Title ________________
WAMI:
X__________________________________________
By: ___________________ Title ________________
EXHIBIT A
Encl:
1. WAMI Investment Agreement
2. Investment Policy Statement (including investment objectives and/or any restrictions).
3. Trading Authorization Form (granting DHJ authority to direct transactions through
Custodian).