A wealth manager notices that a long-term elderly client appears confused and may be under undue influence from a family member pressuring large withdrawals. The advisor's primary ethical and legal obligation is to:
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A
Process the withdrawal requests as directed since the client technically authorizes them
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B
Immediately freeze all client accounts and report to regulators without speaking to the client
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C
Flag the situation to the firm's compliance department and follow elder financial exploitation protocols
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D
Consult the family member to get their side of the story before taking action