www.mzgroup.us InvestorRelations Consulting Agreement

Exhibit 10.2

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Investor Relations Consulting Agreement

THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made this 8th day of April, 2016 by and between Algodon Wines & Luxury Development Group (VINO) (hereinafter referred to as the “Company” or “VINO”), and MZHCI, LLC, a MZ Group Company (hereinafter referred collectively as the “Consultant” or “MZHCI”).

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

The Consultant affirms that it has successfully demonstrated financial and public relations consulting expertise, and possesses valuable knowledge, and experience in the areas of business finance and corporate investor/public relations. The Company believes that the Consultant’s knowledge, expertise and experience would benefit the Company, and the Company desires to retain the Consultant to perform consulting services for the Company under this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual agreements and covenants contained herein, and for other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and in further consideration of the affixation by the parties of their respective signatures below, the parties agree as follows:

Consulting Services

1.1 MZHCI agrees that for a period of twelve (12) months commencing on the 12th day of April 2016, the Consultant will reasonably be available during regular business hours to advise, counsel and inform designated officers and employees of the Company as it relates to financial markets and exchanges, competitors, business acquisitions and other aspects of or concerning the Company’s business about which MZHCI has knowledge or expertise.

1.2 MZHCI shall render services to the Company as an independent contractor, and not as an employee. All services rendered by MZHCI on behalf of the Company shall be performed to the best of MZHCI’s ability in concert with the overall business plan of the Company and the goals and objectives of the Company’s management and Board of Directors, including articulating VINO’s investment story and highlights; building and maintaining relationships with supporters of the stock, including institutional investors and sell-side analysts; increasing the Company participation in investment conferences focused on mobile technology and small-cap companies; achieving a fair market value for the Company’s stock; and significantly increasing the Company’ s exposure in the financial market.

MZHCI Initial_________ COMPANY Initial_________

MZHCI will develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing stock market support system for VINO with the general objective of expanding awareness in VINO among stockbrokers, analysts, small-cap portfolio/fund managers, market makers, and the appropriate financial & trade publications.

1. SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS

2. INVESTMENT COMMUNITY OUTREACH

MZ will implement an ongoing stock market support system for VINO with the general objective of expanding awareness among stockbrokers, analysts, small-cap portfolio/fund managers, market makers, and the appropriate financial & trade publications.

MZHCI initials: ________ Company initials: ________

3. FINANCIAL MEDIA RELATIONS

Targeted media relations offer an important segment to the corporate story. MZHCI will target media opportunities that highlight VINO’s strategy, growth objectives, board of directors, developments and milestones related to its business. Services include:

Trade Magazines & Journals - Investors, business partners, customers, and business reporters utilize the industry press as a valued source of information. MZHCI will raise awareness for VINO’s business and technologies, and news events related to growth performance, partnership deals, and significant product advances in qualified trade magazines and journals.

Business & Financial Media – MZHCI will identify the optimal news, corporate, and industry trends that will provide angles in the business/financial media and then actively pursue those opportunities with the appropriate reporter(s).

MZHCI Branded Distribution – Company will be featured in MZHCI Newsletter which is distributed eight times per year to over 25,000 investors worldwide.

PUBLIC MARKET INSIGHT

MZHCI will counsel and educate the Company’s senior management on the life cycle of the financial markets and most importantly how the Company is impacted directly and indirectly by different variables. The Team at MZHCI leverages its collective expertise on all aspects of strategic financial, corporate and crisis communications gain through representing over 200 public companies. MZHCI will help the Company set and manage expectations while relaying valuation metrics, perceptions, and methodologies utilized by investment professionals. This consulting aspect of MZHCI’s business is extremely valuable for management to optimize key opportunities and to avoid pitfalls.

As part of its ongoing commitment and partnership with the Company, MZHCI will educate the Company’s senior management on the importance of establishing conservative expectations and how various corporate actions may be perceived and impact the public market. MZHCI can also help access acquisition candidates plus discuss the financial impacts and longer term implications.

MZHCI initials: ________ Company initials: ________

II. Agenda

Timeline

FIRST 30 DAYS

DAYS 30-60

MZHCI initials: ________ Company initials: ________

DAYS 60-90

ONGOING – These services will be provided ongoing with a summary included in each quarterly update

Many of the above items will occur simultaneously but certain items will have chronological priority over others. As VINO grows, MZHCI will recommend changes to the Agenda that complement its growth. As the Company continues to execute its strategic plan by winning new customers and expanding its base of business we will target an expanded universe of institutional investors. At each stage of growth, the appropriate approach to the market will be incorporated into the agenda for optimal results.

Assuming that management’s efforts are leading ultimately to success and greater profitability, the end results of this financial communication and awareness campaign should be:

MZHCI initials: ________ Company initials: ________

III. Term

This Agreement becomes effective upon execution, and shall remain effective for a period of twelve (12) months from that date. After the initial six (6) months of the term, this Agreement be terminated by either party by delivery of written notice of termination to the other at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the six (6) month term. In the event that this agreement is not terminated at the end of the initial 6 month period, this agreement shall continue through the life of the agreement.

IV. Compensation

V. Prior Restriction

MZHCI represents to the Company that it is not subject to, or bound by, any agreement which sets forth or contains any provision, the existence or enforcement of which would in any way restrict or hinder MZHCI from performing the services on behalf of the Company that MZHCI is herein agreeing to perform.

Neither MZHCI nor any consultant it utilizes in connection with the services hereunder shall provide any service to, or contract with any direct competitor of the Company during the Term of this Agreement (including any extensions thereof) or for a period of ninety (90) days thereafter.

MZHCI initials: ________ Company initials: ________

VI. Assignment

This Agreement is personal to MZHCI and may not be assigned in any way by MZHCI without the prior written consent of the Company. Subject to the foregoing, the rights and obligations under this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the heirs, legatees, successors and permitted assigns of MZHCI and upon the successors and assigns of the Company.

VII. Confidentiality

Except as required by law or court order, MZHCI will keep confidential any trade secrets or confidential or proprietary information of the Company which are now known to MZHCI or which hereinafter may become known to MZHCI and MZHCI shall not at any time directly or indirectly disclose or permit to be disclosed any such information to any person, firm, or corporation or other entity, or use the same in any way other than in connection with the business of the Company and in any case only with prior written permission of VINO. For purposes of this Agreement, “trade secrets or confidential or proprietary information” includes information unique to or about the Company including but not limited to its business and is not known or generally available to the public.

Any confidential material held by Consultant will be returned to Company within one calendar month of the expiration or termination of this agreement.

Any confidential information should not be disclosed by Consultant for a period of five (5) years subsequent to the termination of this agreement.

VIII. Default

MZHCI initials: ________ Company initials: ________

IX. Severability and Reformation

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under present or future law, such provision shall be fully severable, and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision were never a part hereof, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision, or by its severance; but in any such event this Agreement shall be construed to give effect to the severed provision to the extent legally permissible.

X. Notices

Any notices required by this Agreement shall (i) be made in writing and delivered to the party to whom it is addressed by hand delivery, by certified mail, return receipt requested, with adequate postage prepaid, or by courier delivery service (including major overnight delivery companies such as Federal Express and UPS), (ii) be deemed given when received, and (iii) in the case of the Company, be mailed to its principal office at Algodon Wines & Luxury Development Group, 135 Fifth Avenue, 10^th Floor, New York, NY 10010; and in the case of MZHCI, be mailed to MZHCI, LLC, 5055 Avenida Encinas, Suite 130, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

XI. Miscellaneous

In Witness Whereof, the parties have executed this Consulting Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

AGREED:

MZHCI initials: ________ Company initials: ________