Length
Manuscripts should run approximately 5,000 words.
Format
Your name, mailing address, e-mail address, phone number,
and a brief biography should be on the cover page. For
blind-review purposes, the second page should consist of the title
and an executive summary of no more than 250 words, but not your
name.
Executive Summary
The executive summary, ideally in a bulleted list, should tell
readers what they can expect from reading your paper, including all
major points and broad conclusions. Do not attempt to sell the
reader on the merits of the article. Include information such as
whether your article is a primer, for the experienced planner, or
for planners at any level and highlight any specific opportunities
for practical application of your data.
Infographics
Infographics—tables, drawings, graphs, charts, or other
visual support material—should not be excessive in length
or in number.
References
The Journal of Financial Planning uses an author/date
system. While there are too many variations based on the variety of
sources to cover here, these are our basic formats for articles and
books:
- Articles: Last Name, First Name [subsequent
authors are First Name, Last Name]. Year. "Article Title."
Publication Title 1 [volume], 2 [issue] (Month or Season, if
available): 22–32 [page numbers].
- Books: Last Name, First Name [subsequent
authors are First Name, Last Name]. Year. Book Title. 4th ed. City:
Publisher.
Endnotes
Endnotes should not be excessive. List them as they appear in
the text, place them at the end of the article, and follow these
styles:
- Articles: 1. First Name, Last Name, "Article
Title," Publication Title 1 [volume], 2 [issue] (month/season, year
): 22–32 [page numbers].
- Books: 1. First Name, Last Name, Book Title
(City: Publisher, Year), 22–32 [page numbers].
Screening & Review
Initial Screening
Our editorial staff first screens manuscripts for
appropriateness and quality, and may suggest revisions before
sending a manuscript for blind peer review. Authors are notified of
the editorial staff's decision.
Peer Review
Articles with merit will be reviewed by members of the
Journal of Financial Planning's Editorial
Review Board. The initial screening and peer-review process
takes six to eight weeks. You will be notified as soon as we have
heard from all of our reviewers.
Once we have received all manuscript reviews, you will receive a
letter notifying you of next steps—publish, revise,
reject—for your manuscript, along with copies of the
reviewers' evaluations.
While your manuscript is in the review process, we ask that you
do not submit it to any other publication for consideration. The
Journal of Financial Planning will not publish any
articles that have been accepted or printed by other
publications.
Submissions
Electronic
Send your completed manuscript or article ideas, preferably as a
Microsoft Word file, to maureen.peck@fpanet.org.
By Mail
If you are sending paper copies as opposed to electronic files,
please direct them, along with a CD, to:
Submissions
Suite 400
Journal of Financial Planning
4100 E. Mississippi Ave.
Denver, CO 80246
We acknowledge receipt of all content.
Payment
Authors receive no remuneration or reimbursement for any
expenses incurred in conjunction with the preparation of articles
published in the Journal of Financial Planning.
