Document:

Exhibit 4.1

 

		CAPELOGIC INCORPORATED

Providing Technology Solutions for Financial Services

1 Windhaven Court, Monroe
Twp, NJ 08831 

Telephone: (609) 448-7930 Fax:
(973) 206-9430 

Web: www.capelogic.com

 

August 16, 2019

 

Advisors Asset Management, Inc.

8100 E. 22nd St. North, Building 800

Suite 102

Wichita, KS 67226

 

Re: Advisors Disciplined Trust 1953 (the “Fund”)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have examined
the Registration Statement File No. 333-230876 for the above captioned Fund and acknowledge that Capelogic, Inc. is currently acting
as the independent pricing agent for the Fund. Subsequently, we hereby consent to the reference of Capelogic, Inc. as independent
pricing agent.

You are hereby authorized
to file a copy of this letter with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

	 	Sincerely,
	 	 	 
	 	Capelogic, Inc.
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	By	/s/ SALMAN AHMAD
	 	 	Salman Ahmad
	 	 	TreasurerExhibit 4.2

 

Consent of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm

We have issued our
report dated August 16, 2019, with respect to the financial statement of Advisors Disciplined Trust 1953 contained in Amendment
No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-6 (File No. 333-230876) and related Prospectus. We consent to the use of the aforementioned
report in the Registration Statement and Prospectus, and to the use of our name as it appears under the caption “Experts”.

 

/s/ Grant
Thornton LLP

 

Chicago, Illinois

August 16, 2019Exhibit 10.12

SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Service Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of the 20th day of November, 2018 by and among Bravo Multinational Incorporated, a Delaware Corporation, having its principal place of business at 2020 General Booth Blvd., Unit 230, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23454, USA (“Company”), and  Paul Parliament  (“Consultant”) and is made in light of the following recitals which are a material part hereof.

 

Recital:

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Services Consultant and independent contractor is a business professional with extensive back ground in account management, contract administration, public relations, acquisitions, staff management, team building, corporate strategy, contract negotiation, corporate finance, construction management, growth strategy, public company management.   

 

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of good and valuable consideration, in hand paid, including, but not limited to the mutual promises set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged by each party hereto, the parties hereby agree as follows:

 

1.

Recitals Govern.  The parties desire to enter into this agreement for purposes of carrying out the above recitals and intensions set forth above and this Agreement shall be construed in light thereof.

 

2.

Stock only for Services.  The parties desire to memorialize their agreement to adherer to Securities Act Release No. 33-7646, dated February 26, 1999 regarding registration of securities on Form 144 Rule 4.2 Section 4(2), incorporated herein by reference.  No duty, obligation, engagement or other thing imposed on either the Company or the Consultant here under shall be construed to impose any duty, obligation or other engagement in violation of the letter or spirit of said release.

3.

Consulting Services.  The Consultant agrees to provide the services to the Company during the “Term” (as hereinafter defined).  Consultant agrees to provide such information, evaluation and analysis, in accordance with the services as will assist in maximizing the effectiveness of Client’s business model both relative to its business model and to its present and contemplated capital structure.  The consultant shall personally provide the services and the Company understands that the nature of the services to be provided are part time and that the consultant will be engaged in other business and consulting activities during the term of this Agreement.                                                                                         

 

3. a Conflicts.  The Company waives any claim of conflict and acknowledges that the  Consultant has owned and continues to own and has consulted with interests in competitive business which might compete but for location.

 

3. b Confidential Information.  The consultant agrees that any information received during any furtherance of the consultant’s obligations in accordance with this contract, which concerns the personal, financial or other affairs of the company will be treated by the consultant in full confidence and will not be revealed to any other persons, firms or organizations.  In connection herewith, the Consultant and the Company have entered into that Confidentiality Agreement in the form attached hereto as Schedule B.

 

3. c Role Of Consultant.  Consultant shall be available to consult with the Board of Directors, the officers of the Company, and the heads of the administrative staff, at reasonable times, concerning matters pertaining to the financial organization of the related matters, the selection and retaining of institutional financial organizations, the relationship of the Company with those organizations.  Consultant shall represent the Company, its Board of Directors, its officers or any other members of the Company in any transactions or communications.

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3.d Liability.  With regard to the services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, the consultant shall not be liable to the Company, or to anyone who may claim any right due to any relationship with the Company, for any acts or omissions in the performance of services on the part of the Consultant or on the part of the agents or employees of the Consultant, except when said acts or omissions of the Consultant are due to willful misconduct or gross negligence.  The Company shall hold the Consultant free and harmless from any obligations, costs, claims, judgments, attorneys’ fees, and attachments arising from or growing out of the services rendered to the Company pursuant to the terms of this agreement or in any way connected with the rendering of services, except when the same shall arise due to the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Consultant and the Consultant is adjudged to be guilty of willful misconduct or gross negligence by a court of competent jurisdiction.

 

4.

Term.  The term of this Agreement shall commence November 20th, 2018 and shall continue for a period of, 8 months, from that date, unless sooner terminated as provided herein.  It is understood that this Agreement shall not automatically renew and no obligations to renew are implied notwithstanding continued efforts to fulfill terms and conditions incomplete as of the termination of this Agreement. This Agreement    and the duties and obligations of the Consultant may be terminated by either party giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other but the compensation to the end of the contract and any previously incurred and approved expenses shall be deemed earned by and due to Consultant.

 

5.

Compensation.  In consideration of the execution of the Agreement, and the performance of his obligations hereunder, and in lieu of cash compensation on an hourly basis, the contractor shall receive a flat fee of thirty thousand dollars US ($30,000.00) USD, payable in new S8 shares (upon registration availability) of Bravo Multinational Incorporated (hereinafter, the “Share”).  As per agreement between the Company and Consultant, the shares will be issued at the end of the contract term. Consultant is an independent contractor and as such all tax and taxable related obligations regarding the compensation are the sole responsibility of the Consultant.  

 

6.

Expenses.  The Company shall pay or reimburse the Consultant for all reasonable travel, business and miscellaneous expenses incurred by the Consultant in performing its duties under this Agreement, subject to prior approval.

 

7.

Control as to Time and Place and Manner where Services Will Be Rendered.  It is anticipated the Consultant will spend up to 5 hours per week fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement.  The particular amount of time may vary from day to day or week to week.  The Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation except where approved subject to the prior written approval of the Company.  

 

8.

Representations and Warranties.  The Company represents and warrants that (1) the shares being issued and/or sold pursuant to option are authorized to be issued by the Company; (ii) The Company has full right, power, and corporate authority to execute and enter into this Agreement, and to execute all underlying documents and to bind such entity to the terms and obligations hereto and to the underlying documents and to deliver the interests and consideration conveyed thereby, same being authorized by power and authority vested in the party signing on behalf of the Company; (iii) the Company has and will have full right, power, and authority to sell, transfer, and deliver the shares being issued and/or sold pursuant to option; (iv) the Company has no knowledge of any adverse claims affecting the subject shares and there are no notations of any adverse claims marked on the certificate for same; and (v) upon receipt, Consultant or his nominee will acquire the shares being issued and/or sold pursuant to option, free and clear of any security interests, mortgage, adverse claims, liens, or encumbrances of any nature or description whatsoever, subject only to matters pertaining to the sale of securities generally including but not limited to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, or any state, rule, or regulation relating to the sale of securities (collectively, “Securities Laws”).  In the event that Consultant accepts shares not yet subject to a valid registration statement, Consultant represents and warrants to the Company that he will acquire same for investment and not with a view to the sale or other distribution thereof and will not at any time sell, exchange, transfer, or otherwise dispose of same under circumstances that would constitute a violation of Securities Laws.  Each party acknowledges the creation, modification and/or transfer of securities and represents and warrants to all others that it has reviewed the transaction with counsel and that no registration or representations are required and that all rights of recourse or rescission resulting from such transfer, to the extent permitted by law, are waived and each party represents and warrants to all others that no marketing of securities to the public has occurred.  Each of the warranties, representations, and covenants, contained in this Agreement by any party thereto shall be continuous and shall survive the delivery of Consultant Services, the Compensation and the termination of this Agreement.

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9.

Arbitration.  Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance of the rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.  For that purpose and the resolution of any claim hereunder, the parties hereto consent to the jurisdiction and venue of an appropriate court located in the State of Delaware.  In the event that litigation results from or arises out of this Agreement or the performance thereof, the parties agree to reimburse the prevailing party’s reasonable attorney’s fees, court and all other expenses, whether or not taxable by the court as costs, in addition to any other relief to which the prevailing party may be entitled.  In such event, no action shall be entertained by said court or any court competent jurisdiction if filed more than one year subsequent to the date the cause(s) of action actually accrued regardless of whether damages were otherwise as of said time calculable.

 

10.

 Notices.  All notices, requests, consents, and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or delivered by Facsimile or delivered personally to the address written above or to such other address of which the addressee shall have notified the sender in writing.  Notices mailed in accordance with this section shall be deemed given when mailed.

 

11.

 Binding Effect, Assignment and Succession.  All covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement by or on behalf of any parties hereto shall bind and inure to the benefit of his, her or its respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns, whether so expressed or not.  Except for assignment of the options as provided above, no party to this Agreement may, however, assign his rights hereunder or delegate his obligations hereunder to any other person or entity without the express prior written consent of the other parties hereto.

12.

 Entire Agreement and Interpretation.  This Agreement, including any exhibits and schedules hereto, constitutes and contains the entire agreement of the Company and the Consultant with respect to the provision of Consultant Services and Compensation and supersedes any prior agreement by the parties, whether written or oral.  It may not be changed orally but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification, extension, or discharge is sought.  The waiver of a breach of any term or condition of this Agreement must be written and signed by the party sought to be charged with such waiver, and such waiver shall not be deemed to constitute the waiver of any other breach of the same or of any other term or condition of this agreement.  This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to its rules and laws regarding conflicts of laws and each of the parties hereto irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of any United States Federal court sitting in the state of Delaware over any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement.  The parties hereto further waive any objection to venue in the State of Delaware and any objection to an action or proceeding in the same on the basis of forum non conveniens.

 

13.

 Miscellaneous.  The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted as a matter of convenience and shall not be considered in interpreting or construing this Agreement.  This Agreement may be executedconcurrently in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.  The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.  Time is of the essence of this Agreement and the obligations of the parties hereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company and the Consultant have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above.

Company:

Services Consultant:

/s/ Richard Kaiser                                                                                   /s/   Paul Parliament

Chief Financial Officer (acting)                                                                      Consultant

Bravo Multinational Incorporated                                 

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SCHEDULE “A” TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT

 Schedule of Services and Deliverables

 

Consultant shall provide the following Strategic Services:

 

Provide expertise and services to the company for accounting matters, management needs, and other public corporate work related issues.  

 

 

SCHEDULE “B” TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT

Confidentiality Agreement

 

This Confidentiality Agreement (hereafter this “Agreement”), is made as of the 20th day of  November, 2018 by Bravo Multinational Incorporated, a Delaware corporation, having its principal place of business at 2020 General Booth Blvd., Unit 230, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA (“Company”), and Paul Parliament (“Services Consultant”). Given that the Company and Consultant each desire to make certain confidential information concerning the Company, its technology, its investments, its marketing strategies, its capitalization and finances and its business as well as similar confidential information lawfully possessed by the Consultant (collectively, the “Information”) for purposes agreed to be legitimate and the Company and Consultant each agree to hold such Information confidential pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, in consideration of the mutual promises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged and with the intent to be legally bound hereby, the Company and the Employee agree as follows:

 

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The Information includes, but is not limited to, (i) all information on the Company, (ii) any and all data and information given or made available to the Employee by the Company for evaluation purposes, whether written or in machine-readable form, (iii) any and all of the Company’s and Consultant’s notes, work papers, investigations, studies, computer printouts, and any other work including electronic data files, regardless of nature containing any such data and information and (iv) all copies of any of the foregoing.

2.

The Consultant and Company each understand that the Information is proprietary to the Company and Consultant and each agrees to hold the Information given by the other strictly confidential.  The Company and Consultant each agree that the Information shall be used only by the Company and Consultant and only for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating the activities of the Company, and shall not be used for any other purpose or be disclosed to any third party.  Neither the Company nor Consultant shall have the right to make copies or hold copies or documents except for reports and notes which have been generated by them, which reports and notes shall be retained for their exclusive use and shall remain confidential.

3.

It is understood that this Confidentiality Agreement shall not apply to any information otherwise covered herein (i) which known to either the Company or the Consultant prior to the date of the Confidentiality Agreement, (ii) which is disclosed to the Consultant or the Company by a third party who has not directly or indirectly received such Information in violation of an agreement with party from whom it was received or (iii) which is generally known within the industry.

4.

The Company and the Consultant each agree to be fully responsible and liable to the other for any and all damages caused by reason of disclosure of Information in violation of this Confidentiality Agreement by the receiving party or any of its assigns or successors.

5.

This Confidentiality Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Delaware and shall be enforceable solely by and be for the sole benefit of The Consultant and Company, their successors and assigns.

In witness whereof, the Company and the Consultant have executed this Agreement as of the date above.

 

Company:

Services Consultant:

/s/ Richard Kaiser                                                                                                  /s/  Paul Parliament

Chief Financial Officer (acting)                                                                                    Consultant 

Bravo Multinational Incorporated                                             

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