Question

You are a CFP® designee who has been approached by the general partner of Beverage King Industries (BKI) to provide financial planning services to the top executives at BKI. Your brother has a ten percent limited partnership interest in BKI. Can you accept this engagement?

A. No, because your integrity is impaired.
B. No, because your objectivity is impaired.
C. Yes, but only after proper disclosure.
D. Yes, because your integrity and objectivity are not impaired; no disclosure is needed.

Answer 1

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Yes, but only after proper disclosure.

CFP Board designee are individuals who meet and currently holding certifications of CFR Board. Beverages king Industries (BKI) otherwise refers to a client of CFP designee.

For me to accept to provide financial planning services to the top executives at BKI. There must be proper disclosure of my brother's investment at BKI as this is professional service.