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Power of Attorney Authorization and Agreement - Client Copy Page 2 of 5
determining if Agent is required to be registered
as an Investment Advisor with a state agency or
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Registration rules vary by state. I agree that it is
Agent’s responsibility, and not Schwab’s, to
check his/her state’s applicable rules;
• Unless required by applicable law, Schwab has no
duty to review, supervise or monitor any
investment decision, trading activity or
transaction by Agent in my Account; and
• Schwab reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to
no longer honor instructions for Agent and will
notify me if it chooses to do so.
In addition, I have investigated the business
experience, qualifications and reputation of my
Agent and am satisfied with the experience,
qualifications and reputation of my Agent.
I understand that Schwab has not provided any
advice to me regarding this Power of Attorney,
and if there is anything about this Power of
Attorney that I do not understand, I should consult
with my attorney for an explanation.
Indemnification. I hereby ratify and confirm any
and all transactions, trades or dealings effected in
and for my Schwab Account by my Agent, and I
agree to indemnify and hold harmless Schwab, its
affiliates, and their directors, officers, employees
and agents from and against all claims, actions,
judgments, settlement amounts, costs and
liabilities, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of
or relating to:
• their reliance on this Power of Attorney;
• Schwab’s execution of Agent’s instructions; and
• Schwab’s execution of disbursement instructions
received from Agent (FPOA and Authorized
Check User only).
Furthermore, I agree to indemnify and hold
Schwab harmless from, and to pay Schwab
promptly upon demand for, any and all losses or
financial obligations which may arise from the acts
or omissions of the Agent with respect to my
Account. I also agree that since Schwab will not
review, supervise or monitor trading by the Agent
in my Account, Schwab will not be liable and I will
not attempt to hold Schwab liable for any trade or
decision made by the Agent whom I have selected,
regardless of whether or not any such trade or
decision was specifically authorized by me.
Termination of Authority. This Power of
Attorney, authorization and indemnification will
remain in effect until Schwab is notified in writing
of my death, mental disability, incompetence or
incapacity or until I have revoked it by written
notification, and such notification is received by
Schwab. Such revocation will not affect my
obligations resulting from transactions initiated
prior to Schwab’s receipt of notice of revocation.
Transfer Agent (LPOA and FPOA only). To
induce any transfer agent or other third party to
act hereunder, I hereby agree that any transfer
agent or other third party receiving a duly
executed copy or facsimile of this Power of
Attorney may act upon it, and that revocation or
termination hereof shall be ineffective as to such
transfer agent or other third party unless and until
actual notice or knowledge of such revocation or
termination shall have been received by such
transfer agent or other third party, and I, for myself
and for my heirs, executors, legal representatives
and assigns, hereby agree to indemnify and hold
harmless any such transfer agent or third party
from and against any and all claims that may arise
against such transfer agent or other third party by
reason of such transfer agent or third party having
relied on this instrument.
Assignment. This Power of Attorney supplements
and in no way limits or restricts rights which
Schwab may have under existing law or any other
agreement with me. This Power of Attorney will
bind my heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns, and will benefit Schwab’s
successors, affiliates and assigns.
Governing Law. The laws of the state of California
(but not the choice of law doctrines), as applied to
agreements signed and performed in California,
shall apply and bind the parties in any and all
questions arising under this Power of Attorney,
including questions of validity, interpretation and
performance, except that the arbitration
agreement in Section 4 shall be governed by the
Federal Arbitration Act.
Arbitration. I agree to the arbitration provisions in
Section 4, which also includes required arbitration
disclosures.
Section 3: Agent’s Terms and Conditions
The undersigned Agent and Charles Schwab & Co.,
Inc. (“Schwab”) agree that the authority conferred
on the Agent by the Power of Attorney executed
by the Account Holder (“Customer”) shall be
exercised in accordance with the following terms
and conditions (“Agreement”):
Authorization to Make Transactions in the
Customer’s Account. Agent may give instructions
and take actions with respect to the Account
pursuant to the Power of Attorney. Customer may
revoke the Power of Attorney at any time by giving
written notice to Schwab. Customer will have
concurrent full authority at all times to take actions
and place orders for the Account. Agent agrees
not to take any actions that exceed the authority
under the Power of Attorney or any other
agreement between the Agent and the Customer.
Role of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Unless
required by applicable law, Schwab will not make
or review trading or investment decisions or offer
legal or tax advice and is not in any way
responsible for reviewing, supervising or
monitoring any investment decision or trading
activity in a Customer’s account. Customer and
Agent are responsible for determining the nature,
potential value and suitability for Customer of any
particular investment strategy, transaction
(including futures transactions) or security
(including equities and options); Agent will not
rely on Schwab for this purpose and, unless (1)
required by applicable law, or (2) a Schwab
representative gives advice directly to Agent that
is clearly identified as a Schwab recommendation
for Agent to enter into a particular transaction or
to buy or sell a particular security, Schwab has no
responsibility for any such determination.
Trade Confirmations and Account Statements.
Unless the Customer directs otherwise, Schwab
will not automatically send duplicate trade
confirmations and account statements to the
Agent.
Agent’s Relationship to Schwab. If appointed
FPOA or LPOA, Agent hereby represents that he/
she is familiar with and has reviewed the
investment goals, guidelines and objectives of the
Customer and will invest in a way that is consistent
with the Customer’s stated goals and objectives.
Such Agent will not represent to Customer that
Schwab and Agent are affiliated or have any
relationship other than that described in this
Agreement; that Schwab endorses or recommends
the Agent; that Schwab provides any advice other
than that described in this Agreement; that
Schwab participates in or reviews Agent’s trading
decisions; or that Schwab manages, supervises or
monitors trading in the Account.
Any Agent agrees to immediately notify Schwab of
the Customer’s death or any termination or
revocation of the Power of Attorney and/or
modification of the Power of Attorney; Agent also
agrees to notify Schwab of any incapacity,
incompetence or mental disability of the Customer
that would render the Power of Attorney void.
Compliance with Applicable Law. Agent will
comply with all applicable state and federal laws
(including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
and comparable state laws), rules and regulations
as they may be amended from time to time,
including, without limitation, making such
disclosure as may be required by applicable law,
rule or regulation.
Agent further agrees that Agent, and not Schwab,
is solely responsible for determining if Agent is
required to be registered as an Investment Advisor
with a state agency or the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC).
Registration rules vary by state. Agent agrees to
check his/her state’s applicable rules.
Compliance with FINRA Rules of Fair Practice.
Agent represents and warrants that, unless the
Agent has given Schwab written notice to the
contrary, Agent is not “associated” with a member
of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority,
within the meaning of Article I(Q) of the FINRA
bylaws. Agent agrees to give Schwab prompt and
written notice if Agent later becomes so
associated in accordance with FINRA’s Conduct
Rule 3050 (formerly Section 28 of the Rules of Fair
Practice).
Information. Agent will provide promptly any
information reasonably requested by Schwab
concerning the management of the Account or
compliance with this Agreement. If questions arise
concerning compliance with any law, whether
federal or state, Agent will take any action believed
by Schwab to be necessary to ensure compliance
with applicable law. This provision shall not be
read to imply that Schwab has any duty to
supervise or monitor Agent’s management of
Customer’s accounts or compliance with
applicable law. Agent represents and warrants that
all information Agent provides to Schwab in this
Agreement, or otherwise at any time, is true,
accurate and complete. If any information Agent
furnishes to Schwab becomes materially