What qualifications do banks need to write fairness opinions?

I know this is a dumb question, but do you need any particular license to write fairness opinions? Or you simply need to be a member of FINRA, like a market-maker? 

This is what's listed on FINRA's website. Also, how is this not suppose to be in the investment banking forum?

5150. Fairness Opinions | FINRA.org

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