Rose, a Financial Advisor, Recommended That a Client, Maureen, Purchase

Multiple Choice

Rose, a financial advisor, recommended that a client, Maureen, purchase shares in Mad Money Mutual Fund. Relying on Rose's recommendation the client purchased 100 units. The entire stock market collapsed, and the value of Mad Money Mutual Fund was reduced significantly. Maureen was surprised to learn that Rose earned a commission on each unit sold to her clients. Is Rose liable to Maureen?

A) No, mutual fund dealers are not liable to their clients for losses incurred.
B) No, Rose met the standards of care for a financial adviser.
C) No, Rose's advice did not cause the loss.
D) Yes, Rose breached her fiduciary duty by not disclosing that she received a commission on sales.
E) Yes, Rose failed to meet the standard of care for a financial adviser by recommending a mutual fund that failed.