As a CFA charterholder, you are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism. It is crucial to understand the importance of independence in your role as an investment professional.
While advising clients, you are approached by a company that would like to offer you a paid position on their advisory board while you are currently managing assets for their direct competitors. Which of the following actions would be the most appropriate according to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct?