I just got off the phone with TD Ameritrade after 6 unanswered messages through their secure messaging.
They have no information on the restriction and told me I would need to either contact the company or the transfer agent and that an attorney letter may be needed.
So once I do all the leg work for my broker, they will push the button on their end and charge my yet more fees for the privilege of doing the legwork of their customer service.
In a nutshell, I will be switching brokers.
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I am probably the worlds angriest and most skeptical bear trader.