A wealth manager learns that a client's brother-in-law works at a company whose stock the manager is about to recommend. What is the most appropriate action?
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A
Proceed with the recommendation without disclosure since it involves the client's relative, not the advisor
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B
Disclose the potential conflict to the client before making the recommendation
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C
Avoid making any recommendation involving that company permanently
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D
Transfer the client to another advisor without explanation