A broker-dealer charges both a fixed fee and per-transaction commissions within the same client account, but fails to provide clear invoices differentiating the two. What USA violation does this MOST LIKELY constitute?

1. AFailure to supervise agents
2. BImproper disclosure of compensation conflicts
3. CUnethical business practices regarding compensation transparency✓ Correct answer
4. DImproper registration of agent compensation plans

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