0001193125-26-323825 Sample Contracts

STEPSTONE PRIVATE EQUITY STRATEGIES FUND SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST Dated as of July 31, 2025
Agreement and Declaration of Trust • July 29th, 2026 • StepStone Private Equity Strategies Fund

WHEREAS, this Trust is authorized to issue an unlimited number of its shares of beneficial interest all in accordance with the provisions hereinafter set forth;

StepStone Group Private Wealth LLC 128 S Tryon St., Suite 1600 Charlotte, NC 28202 Re: Amendment No. 2 to Administration Agreement for StepStone Private Equity Strategies Fund Date: February 19, 2026 Dear Sir or Madam:
Administration Agreement • July 29th, 2026 • StepStone Private Equity Strategies Fund

As you know, we are party to an Administration Agreement dated as of June 5, 2025, as amended on December 1, 2025, with respect to StepStone Private Equity Strategies Fund (the “Agreement”). Please be advised that, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, we wish to amend the Agreement as of the date hereof to revise the fee schedule, which shall be effective as of April 1, 2026. The proposed amended Schedule A to the Agreement is attached hereto.

StepStone Group Private Wealth LLC 128 S Tryon St., Suite 1600 Charlotte, NC 28202 Re: Amendment to Administration Agreement for StepStone Private Equity Strategies Fund Date: December 16, 2025
Administration Agreement • July 29th, 2026 • StepStone Private Equity Strategies Fund

As you know, we are party to an Administration Agreement dated as of June 5, 2025, with respect to StepStone Private Equity Strategies Fund (the “Agreement”). Please be advised that, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, we wish to amend the Agreement as of the date hereof to revise the fee schedule, which shall be effective as of December , 202 . The proposed amended Schedule A to the Agreement is attached hereto.