An IA receives rebates from a broker-dealer for placing client orders with the broker-dealer. Such rebates may be used by the IA for all the following purposes, EXCEPT: 
 
a) Paying personal expenses of the investment adviser's employees 
b) Reducing the advisory fees charged to clients 
c) Enhancing the IA's overall profitability 
d) Donating to a charitable organization of the IA's choice