On the one hand, sure without any doubt registered persons should not accept account instructions from a spouse absent prior written authorization.

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No registered person should ever initial or sign on behalf of a customer without first securing prior written authorization from both the employer firm and the customer.

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Is "The Big Miss, " written without Woods's authorization, a violation?

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