A CIC is managing a client's retirement portfolio and discovers the client's son works at a company the CIC is considering purchasing shares in. What is the most appropriate action?
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A
Purchase the shares without disclosure since the relationship is indirect
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B
Disclose the potential conflict to the client and obtain consent before trading
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C
Avoid the investment entirely to eliminate any appearance of conflict
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D
Consult only internal compliance without informing the client