单选题
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1. Melvin Byrne, CFA, manages a portfolio for James Martin, a wealthy client. Martin's portfolio is well diversified with a slight tilt toward capital appreciation. Martin requires very little income from the portfolio. Recently, Martin's brother, Cliff, has become a client of Byrne. Byrne proceeds to invest Cliff's portfolio in a similar manner to James's portfolio based on the fact that both brothers have a similar lifestyle and are only two years apart in age. Which of the following statements is most likelycorrect? Byrne:
- A.Violated the Code and Standards by knowingly creating a conflict of interest between James's and Cliff's portfolios.
- B.Violated the Code and Standards by failing to determine Cliff's objectives and constraints prior to investing his portfolio.
- C.Did not violate the Code and Standards.