Court filing — No. 1:20-cv-00658 (Dkt. 158-6, E.D. Va.)

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This is an email chain of March 17 to March 25, 2020 at Chain Bridge Bank under the subject "NEW business account needed" (stamped CBB00001514). Mike Gula writes that the business is "strictly wire" and asks how to make a deal given the fees, and Maria Cole answers that wires are expensive to process and offers ACH payments at $25 / month plus $0.15 per item as a cheaper option. She also quotes a wire module fee of $40.00 monthly. Gula says they definitely need same day and asks for daily cut off times, and an earlier email asks for another account for Redline Strategies.

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From: Mike Guia <mike@blueflame.agency> 4155
Sent on: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 122554 PM
To: Maria Cole <mcole@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: NEW business account needed

CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is
safe.

no problem. we definitely need same day. need cut off dates/time every day as well

From: Maria Cole <mcole @chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:21PM

To: 'Mike Gula' <mike @blueflame.agency>
Subject: RE: NEW business account needed
Importance: High

Hi Mike,

1 understand your concern about the wire fees however Wires are expensive to process and carry the highest
degree of risk to both clients and the bank. Our pricing is less than most other banks and, unfortunately, we
are not able to reduce the costs below our stated rates.

However, a more cost efficient alternative to wires is to use ACH payments. The module subscription is $25
/ month and then $0.15 per item.

If the payments do not have to be received the same day, this would be the best option to manage your
banking service and processing costs.

Please let me know if you want us to work and send the wire agreement and the users for wires.

Kind Regards,
Maria

Maria Cole
Assistant Vice President &
Commercial Relationship Manager
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-3432 Direct
600 Cell
(703) 748-2005 Main
(703) 748-2007 Fax

1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101

From: Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:26 AM

To: Maria Cole <mcole @chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: NEW business account needed

CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is
safe.

that will add up. this business is strictly wire...how can we work a deal here when we will have such large volume of funds and frequency ?

From: Maria Cole <mcole @chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:24 AM
To: ‘Mike Gula' <mike @blueflame.agency>
Subject: RE: NEW business account needed

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Will work on this Mike. 4156

Heather also mentioned that you want wires capabilities.

We can add the wire module to your Treasury Management access. | will have to send you the paperwork . The Agreement and Wire Authorization
Form via DocuSign.
The users are you and John Thomas. Do we need to add more users?

The module fee is $40.00 monthly and every wire sent online is $20 per domestic wire; $45 perinternational wire and $15 per incoming
international wire.

Please let me know about the users so | can get the paperwork ready.

Kind Regards,

Maria Cole
Assistant Vice President &
Commercial Relationship Manager
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-3432 Direct
0600 Cell
(703) 748-2005 Main
(703) 748-2007 Fax

1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101

From: Mike Gula <mike @blueflame.agency>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:48 AM

To: Maria Cole <mcole @chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: NEW business account needed

CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is
safe.

| want to make sure ALL 3 accounts are on my log in when | log in on-line and ap:

® Blueflame Strategies
¢ Blueflame Medical
¢ Redline Strategies

thank you !

From: Maria Cole <mcol hainbrid nk.com

Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:28 PM

To: 'Mike Gula' <mike @gulagraham.com>; Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>
Cc: John Thomas <John@blueflame.agency>

Subject: RE: NEW business account needed

Hi Mike,

Please find the verification letter and wiring instructions.
Best,

Maria

Maria Cole
Assistant Vice President &
Commercial Relationship Manager
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-3432 Direct
600 Cell
{703) 748-2005 Main
(703) 748-2007 Fax

1445-A Laughlin Avenue

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McLean, VA 22101 4157

From: Mike Gula <mike@gulagraham.com>

Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:17 PM

To: Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>; Maria Cole <mcole @chainbridgebank.com>

Cc: John Thomas <John@blueflame.agency>; Ethan Bearman <ethan@thebearmanfirm.com>
Subject: RE: NEW business account needed

CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is
safe.

need wiring instructions to RECEIVE blue flame medical account

thanks

From: Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agen

Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 20205:21PM

To: 'Maria Cole’ <mcole @chainbridgebank.com>

Ce: John Thomas <JJohn@blueflame.agency>; Mike Gula <mike@gulagraham.com>
Subject: NEW business account needed

Maria - we need another bank account open please for Redline Strategies
please see both documents you need (EIN, registration)
deposits between $100K — 5 million

itis our lobbying arm — federal & state level

From: Randy Taylor <Randy.Taylor@CohnReznick.com>

Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 2:55 PM

To: Mike Gula <mike@gulagraham.com>; John Thomas <john@blueflame.agency>
Subject: ein

Redline EIN

Randy

Randy Taylor
Tal: 301-664-8148

CohnReznick LLP

The information contained herein (or in any attachment) is not intended to be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding any penalties
that a taxing authority might impose on the taxpayer or for the promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax related
matters.

The information in this transmission is privileged and confidential and intended only for the recipient listed above. If you are not the intended
recipient, please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message and any attachments without retaining a copy. If you
are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action
based upon it, is strictly prohibited.

Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privleged and confidential. If you are not an intended
recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

Security Notice: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. will never solicit personal or confidential information (such as passwords, PINs, social security numbers, account

numbers, debit or credit card numbers) through e-mail. If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from Chain Bridge Bank please do not reply, click on
any links, or open any attachments. Instead, report the suspicious email to reportphishing@chainbridgebank.com or through our website immediately. Visit

https://www.chainbridgebank.conVsecurity-center for ways to help protect yourself online.

Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended
recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

Security Notice: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. will never solicit personal or confidential information (such as passwords, PINs, social security numbers, account

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numbers, debit or credit card numbers) through e-mail. If you receive a susfkibbBemail claiming to be from Chain Bridge Bank please do not reply, click on

any links, Or open ay attachments. Instead, report the suspicious email to reportphishina@chainbridgebank.com or through our website immediately. Visit
% m/se enter for ways to help protect yourself online.

Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privleged and confidential. If you are not an intended
recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

Security Notice: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. will never solicit personal or confidential information (such as passwords, PINs, social security numbers, account
numbers, debit or credit card numbers) through e-mail. If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from Chain Bridge Bank please do not reply, click on

any links, or open any attachments. Instead, report the suspicious email to reportphishina@chainbridgebank.com or through our website immediately. Visit
https://www, chainbridgebank.com/security-center for ways to help protect yourself online.

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