You are the chief financial officer $($CFO$)$ of a multi$-$physician clinic. Do you see weaknesses or strengths in the capital asset pricing model $($CAPM$)?$ Explain your response and support it with examples. Include a consideration of the small market line $($SML$).$

Your chief executive officer $($CEO$)$ asks you to decide between debt and equity financing. Explain which the best option is$.$ Discuss the factors that influence your decision.