Financial Trustee Directed Agreement

FINANCIAL TRUSTEE DIRECTED AGREEMENT

This Financial Trustee Directed Agreement (the Agreement) is made effective as of between Trustee Name: with principal address (Trustee), and Client Name: with principal address (Client).

RECITALS

A. Client maintains one or more investment accounts or trust accounts with Trustee identified as Account: .

B. Client desires that Trustee act only upon directions provided by Client (or Client's duly authorized agent) with respect to investment, transfer, withdrawal, and other discrete account actions, subject to the terms and limitations set forth herein.

DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, "Directed Services" means the actions by Trustee taken in direct response to written, electronic, or other directions from Client regarding specific transactions for the Account identified above. "Authorized Agent" means any person or entity authorized in writing by Client to give directions under this Agreement.

APPOINTMENT; SCOPE OF DIRECTION

1. Appointment. Client appoints Trustee to act as trustee or custodian of the Account and to carry out Directed Services only in accordance with directions delivered by Client or Authorized Agent and accepted by Trustee as provided in this Agreement.

2. Scope. Client may direct specific investment transactions, transfers between accounts, distributions, re-registration of assets, and other discrete actions with respect to the Account. Client acknowledges that Trustee retains responsibility for custody of assets, recordkeeping, settlement, and administrative functions, but excludes Trustee from discretionary investment management unless a separate discretionary agreement is executed.

DIRECTIONS; FORM AND ACCEPTANCE

1. Required Form. All directions must be in writing, signed by Client or an Authorized Agent, and delivered to Trustee by one of the methods agreed by the parties. Client selects accepted delivery methods (check all that apply):

Written hardcopy with original signature Scanned copy transmitted by email with signature Electronic instruction via Trustee's accepted platform

2. Acceptance. Trustee may accept or refuse any direction in its discretion where acceptance would (a) violate law, (b) impair Trustee's fiduciary duties or custody obligations, (c) pose settlement or operational risk, or (d) not be capable of timely execution. Acceptance is effective when Trustee has given written or electronic notice of acceptance.

TRUSTEE DUTIES AND LIMITATIONS

Trustee shall: maintain custody of Account assets, process accepted directions in accordance with customary settlement practices, maintain records of transactions, and provide periodic account statements. Trustee's obligations are limited to those expressly set forth in this Agreement and governing trust or account documents.

Trustee shall not be liable for losses arising from Client's directions, unless incurred as a direct result of Trustee's willful misconduct or gross negligence. Trustee shall not be responsible for determining the prudence or appropriateness of Client's directions.

RELIANCE; INDEMNIFICATION

Client acknowledges and agrees that Trustee may rely on any direction believed by Trustee in good faith to be from Client or an Authorized Agent. Client shall indemnify, defend and hold Trustee and its affiliates harmless from and against any losses, claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to Client's directions or breach of this Agreement, except to the extent caused by Trustee's willful misconduct or gross negligence.

FEES AND EXPENSES

Trustee is authorized to deduct fees and ordinary expenses from the Account as provided in the fee arrangement above. Extraordinary expenses requiring pre-approval by Client shall be billed separately and are payable within days of invoice.

RECORDS AND REPORTING

Trustee shall maintain books and records with respect to the Account and shall furnish account statements and reports in accordance with its standard reporting practices or as otherwise agreed. Requests for special reports shall be made in writing and may result in additional fees.

TERMINATION

This Agreement shall continue until terminated by either party upon written notice to the other. Termination does not relieve Client of liability for fees, costs, or obligations incurred prior to termination, nor does it relieve Client of any indemnity obligations arising under this Agreement.

NOTICES

Notices shall be effective upon receipt when delivered by hand, one business day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight carrier, or three business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, in each case addressed to the notice address provided above or such other address as either party shall designate in writing.

GOVERNING LAW; MISCELLANEOUS

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law principles. The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that State for disputes arising under this Agreement.

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS / ADDITIONAL TERMS

CERTIFICATION

By executing below, Client certifies that all information provided to Trustee in connection with this Agreement is true and complete, Client has full authority to provide the directions contemplated herein, and Client understands and accepts the limitations on Trustee's duties and the indemnity obligations contained in this Agreement.

Sign Now