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Legal analysis: The chances that Wealthcare beats UBS or upends the financial planning community

The patent lawsuit could have real consequences for financial advisors

Author Ron Rhoades, Guest Columnist August 11, 2011 at 3:01 PM
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Ron Rhoades: Public policy concerns may well influence the outcome of the Wealthcare vs. UBS litigation.


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