Agency
Under Connecticut agency law, the duty of 'loyalty' means the agent must:
AFollow all of the client's instructions without question
BPlace the client's interests above all others, including the agent's own financial interests✓ Correct
CRemain loyal to the broker even if the broker violates the law
DDisclose all information about the client to other parties
Explanation
The fiduciary duty of loyalty requires the agent to place the client's interests above the agent's own interests and above the interests of third parties, including the agent's financial gain from the transaction.
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