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  Frequently Asked Questions
Can a member firm refuse to do business with a potential customer or refuse to continue to transact business with a customer?
Yes. A firm can refuse to do business with a customer and ask a customer to transfer his/her account to another brokerage firm. A firm may also ship the assets of the account to the customer if the transfer to another broker has not been accomplished within a stated time frame.