Understanding Responsibilities to Employers

As a financial analyst employed by a large investment firm, you have been asked by your employer to prepare a report on the best investment opportunities in the current market. While conducting your analysis, you learn about a unique investment that you believe offers substantial long-term returns. However, it would require a significant allocation of resources and could potentially distract the firm from its existing investment strategies.

Your supervisor has a vested interest in pursuing the investment due to personal connections to the company being analyzed. In this context, what is your primary responsibility as an analyst regarding your employer?