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Wealth Think, Financial Planning's op-ed vertical, showcases sharp perspectives written by industry professionals on topics of interest to financial advisors and the wider financial services community. We seek a diverse array of voices and encourage counterintuitive takes and submissions with strong points of view. 

Please read carefully before submitting a draft (650-750 words) or a pitch (one paragraph) for consideration. 

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• Write exclusively for our readership of financial planners
• Deliver a unique and timely take on your topic (this is especially important with well-canvassed subjects like technology, succession planning, great wealth transfer, etc.)
• Illustrate the piece with relevant real life examples or anecdotes drawn from your professional and/or personal experience
• Write in conversational English — think of it as speaking to colleagues
• Anchor — but don't overload — the piece with relevant and current studies or stats where applicable
• Link to source materials and other supporting material where relevant
  

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• Submit AI-generated copy
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• Use industry jargon, buzzwords or cliches
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• Original charts/graphics where applicable (editable Excel or Google Sheet formats work best)
• Potential conflicts of interest at the time of submission. Should an undisclosed conflict come to our attention, we will immediately remove the article and reserve the right to publish an editor's note explaining the circumstances to our audience.
  

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Individuals who submit articles represent that they are the author. Once we accept an article for publication, its copyright transfers to Financial Planning and Arizent and remains so in perpetuity unless otherwise agreed. Published articles may not be republished in full elsewhere without permission. However, we encourage authors and firms to share links and otherwise promote the work via social media, their own websites or blogs, etc.

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