Marlon, a member, received his CPA license three years ago and has worked for a local CPA firm for the past 5 years. Marlon recently decided to start his own CPA practice and wants to employ various marketing and promotional techniques to facilitate growth. Which of the following would be a violation of the Code's rules regarding advertising and solicitation?

A) The use of telemarketers who have been told to say that Marlon has been a CPA for 5 years and has worked in public accounting for 10 years.

B) The use of a local newspaper ad that states that Marlon is opening his CPA practice and is seeking new business.

C) Both a. and b.

D) Neither a. nor b.