Susan Smith has almost completed her interview with her client, John Jones, prior to making a recommendation that he purchase a deferred variable annuity. Susan has discussed Mr$.$ Jones's age and annual income as well as his overall financial status and financial needs. Under Rule $2330$

A$)$

Susan must not only gather this information, but she must consider how it affects the suitability of the product

B$)$

Susan's only obligation is to ask the questions of the client

C$)$

Susan's only obligation is to collect the information

D$)$

this type of information is not required