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        <name>N/A</name>
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        <name>N/A</name>
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    <signature>
      <ncom:dateSigned>2026-06-26</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>James Alpha Funds Trust</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>Erik Naviloff</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>Erik Naviloff</ncom:signerName>
      <ncom:title>Asst Treasurer</ncom:title>
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