| According to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics, CFA Institute Members and Candidates must do all of the following EXCEPT:  | | A) | practice their profession in an ethical manner. | 
 
 |  | | B) | not knowingly violate the securities acts and laws. | 
 
 |  | | C) | act with integrity and dignity. | 
 
 |  | | D) | exercise independent judgment. | 
 
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