Amanda White works as a junior portfolio manager for an investment fund. She often uses social media such as Facebook and Twitter to make commentary about the performance of stocks and investment opinions in an attempt to attract prospective clients. Her use of social media platforms to promote her profession seems to violate the guidelines issued by the local regulator that governs online electronic communication in the state.

Which CFA standard is applicable in this scenario? Explain briefly why you think Amanda is violating that standard.