Fred Funk, CFA, agreed in writing with his former employer not to solicit former clients for a period of one year after his termination. After he left his former employer, he consulted with a lawyer about whether the agreement was legally enforceable. The lawyer advised Fred that it was doubtful that the agreement could be enforced, so Fred sent a marketing brochure about his new firm to his former clients. According to the Standards of Practice Handbook, which of the following Statements is most accurate with respect to Fred’s conduct（）

A. The standards do not apply to Fred’s conduct.

B. The Standards requires Fred to comply with the agreement with his former employer.

C. Because Fred relied upon the opinion of legal counsel, he did not violate the Standards.