The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning has appointed a new executive editor.

Stephen Horan has been appointed executive editor of the Center for Financial Planning’s academic journal, Financial Planning Review. Horan will be responsible for the strategic direction of the journal, including scope of research published, editorial board selection and management and oversight of the editorial process, the board said.

A peer-reviewed academic journal, Financial Planning Review features research within financial planning and related fields. His work is designed to elevate the visibility and value of the Financial Planning Review, CFP Board CEO Kevin Keller said.

Horan has a background that includes writing dozens of peer-reviewed articles focusing on wealth management, tax-efficient investing and investment management, which have been published in a wide range of financial magazines, the board said.